News & Happenings
ASPIRE Hosts QPR Suicide Prevention Training at Caitlin’s Smiles
On March 30, 2026, Dauphin County ASPIRE partnered with Caitlin’s Smiles to provide a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training at the Caitlin’s Smiles office. Led by ASPIRE co-founder Govan Martin, the session equipped 20 participants with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize the warning signs of suicide and respond effectively to someone in crisis. QPR is a nationally recognized suicide prevention training program that teaches participants how to Question...
2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference: You Can Be the Change – Coming Together to Inspire Hope and Healing
On Monday, November 3, 2025, community members gathered at the Best Western Premier Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg for the 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. Centered around the empowering theme “You Can Be the Change,” the day-long event brought together dedicated board members and experts—including our inspiring Keynote Speaker, Dr. John Draper—to share knowledge, foster connection, and strengthen our collective efforts in suicide prevention. Alongside Dr. Kerrie Smedley,...
Billboard Campaign Shines Light on Suicide Prevention
In an endeavor to spread awareness and extend a lifeline of hope, Dauphin County ASPIRE launched a poignant billboard campaign throughout Q4 of 2024. Spanning across the Harrisburg metro and Dauphin County, these 10 panels stood tall as beacons of support and understanding, reaching hearts and minds with messages of compassion and empowerment. Each billboard featured the crucial 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource for those in need of immediate support and guidance, alongside...
Top Accomplishments in 2024
In a year filled with resilience and dedication, Dauphin County ASPIRE achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, embodying the spirit of compassion and empowerment in suicide prevention efforts. Let’s celebrate the top four accomplishments that have shaped our community for the better: 1. The 2024 Suicide Prevention Conference: A Big Success! On Monday, September 9, 2024, ASPIRE hosted its first ever Suicide Prevention Conference that drew in a caring community of 150 individuals. The event was...