Suicide

Prevention Conference 2026

Building a Community of Support in Dauphin County

Monday, November 2, 2026

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area) I-81 by IHG

604 Station Rd, Grantville, PA 17028

717-329-2723 | info@dauphincoaspire.org

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Dauphin County ASPIRE – Allies for Suicide Prevention: Inspiring, Responding, Educating – invites you to join us for our Third Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, bringing our community together to learn, connect, and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across Dauphin County.

 

This free conference is targeted at those who share an interest in preventing suicide, which includes:

  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Counselors
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Educators
  • Funeral Directors
  • County Coroners
  • Clergy
  • Suicide Prevention Task Forces
  • Crisis Center Staff and Volunteers
  • Anyone with lived experience (those who have attempted or lost a loved one to suicide)
  • Anyone who has been impacted by suicide
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Keynote Speaker

Emma Benoit

Emma Benoit

Mental Health Advocate | Suicide Attempt Survivor | Inspirational Speaker

Emma Benoit is a nationally recognized mental health advocate and inspirational speaker who became passionate about suicide prevention after surviving a suicide attempt in 2017. Her experience resulted in a spinal cord injury and ultimately led her on a journey of recovery, faith, advocacy, and purpose.

Emma shares her story to help others understand that their past does not define their future. She is the subject of the documentary My Ascension, which chronicles her recovery and advocacy while raising awareness about youth suicide.

Since 2021, Emma has shared her message with thousands of people at conferences and events across the country and has appeared on programs including Red Table Talk, Ask Dr. Drew, and The Dr. Phil Show.

Through honesty, vulnerability, and hope, Emma encourages audiences to find strength in difficult experiences, build resilience, and recognize that recovery and a different future are possible.

Continuing Education Units

CEUs are available for Psychologists and Social Workers/LPCs/Marriage and Family Therapists for a fee of $25 per certificate. These units are designed to provide valuable education and support to those who work tirelessly in the mental health and healthcare fields, empowering them to better serve the community.

This program is co-sponsored by Dauphin County ASPIRE and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

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This program is co-sponsored by Dauphin County ASPIRE and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content.