Alachua County Crisis Center to host free virtual mental health symposium
Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The Alachua County Crisis Center will host its annual free virtual symposium on suicide prevention and mental wellness on Sept. 15–17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This year’s theme, “Crisis to Connection: Navigating the Continuum of Care,” reflects the center’s commitment to providing accessible, supportive mental health education for the community. The event will be held via Zoom, with links and session information emailed to registrants.
The symposium aims to address misinformation and confusion that many people experience when trying to access mental health care. Sessions will cover supporting people in crisis, general mental health topics and resources, wellness and resilience, and self-care practices. Additionally, there will be information for mental health agencies and resources in Alachua County.
Speakers will include mental health professionals and paraprofessionals offering practical insights, clinical expertise, and tools for navigating the mental health system.
The event is open to all community members, including parents, educators, and those working in or entering the mental health field. Those looking for resources or quality mental health information are encouraged to register.
Registration is free and is open until Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m. Late registrants may experience delays in receiving materials, but are still encouraged to sign up and participate. Participants can pick and choose which sessions they would like to attend and do not have to attend the event in its entirety.
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