Suicide Prevention Month Forum

Community Partner,

We hope you’re well. On Saturday, September 22nd, Steel Smiling is hosting our 1st Annual Suicide Prevention Month Forum. We’re convening community members, leaders and mental health professionals to share conversations about suicide prevention. We’re also bringing together mental and behavioral health providers that will highlight information about their services.

During the experience, we’ll hear a panel discussion hosted by the Author of YNGBLKPGH Brian Burley with the following trusted community voices:

Leonard Hammonds II | Executive Director of the Hammonds Initiative
Sharise Nance, LCSW, CCTP and Award Winning Author
Ricky Moody, MS, CSOTP, CCCJS, CSAS | Administrator of Pittsburgh Mercy’s Forensic Outpatient MH Unit
Tammy Thompson | President of T3 Consulting, Inc. and Executive Director with Circles Greater Pittsburgh
Devantae Butler | Motivational Speaker and Author

Food will be provided by Chef Claudy M. Pierre and his team at Eminent Hospitality Solutions Company. Music will be curated by DJKB. Live painting will be done by Artist CB Perry. Spoken word performances will be given by Backpack Jeff Young. Swag and other giveaways will be provided by Steel Smiling.

Click here to learn more and to register.

Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information. If you or someone else has special accommodation requirements, let us know and we’ll collaborate with you to assist them. Finally, we’d like to thank our sponsors: WareHouse Consulting and the Staunton Farm Foundation.

We look forward to seeing you at 11:00am on Saturday, September 22nd at the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center in the Historic Hill District. Please join us on Sunday, September 23rd for Steel Smiling Day with the Pittsburgh Pirates too! Here’s the link to get your tickets today:

https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/specials/steel-smiling

As always, we truly appreciate you!

Your Steel Smiling Family