Fwd: Free Online Training: L.E.T.S. (Listening, Empathy, Trust, Support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities

[Karen Kierpaul]

FYI - program info from Champions to MacombResources group . . . . 

 Enjoy the one day break in the weather ?  . . . .

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From: 'Mary Jo Vortkamp' via Wayne County Resource Champions <wayne-county-re...@googlegroups.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Subject: Free Online Training: L.E.T.S. (Listening, Empathy, Trust, Support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities
To: Wayne County <wayne-county-re...@googlegroups.com>

Hi Team,

Please share with your communities.  Flyer attached.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us for a national presentation of L.E.T.S. (Listening, Empathy, Trust, Support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 6–7:30 p.m. via Zoom

L.E.T.S. Save Lives is a presentation created by and for Black and African American people to help reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of #suicideprevention. The program is grounded in research and delivered by trained presenters from Black and African American communities.

Participants will:  

• Learn the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population  

• Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide among Black and African American people

• Identify suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities

• Recognize warning signs of suicide

• Gain confidence in talking to someone in suicidal distress

• Learn how to connect someone with help

We hope you attend this important event, and join us in continuing to honor Black History Month. Register today and share the event with your communities!

To register visit: https://letsbhmnyc.attendease.com/register/registration/form

Thanks!

MJ

Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. She/Her

Manager and Children's/Teen Librarian

Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library

13651 E. McNichols Detroit MI 48205

313-481-1741

Hours: M, W, S 10-6 T & Th 12-8 (school year hours)

Orbit John Nance

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Many people have lots of trouble finding information, computer assistance, resources, interesting books or great events.  Your Detroit Public Library will help you find what you need, so you can live your best life.

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