The Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network invites you to join us for our annual Hope Starts Here event. The Saturday before Thanksgiving is recognized as International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a day to support those who have experienced a loss to suicide.

This year, our guest speakers, Kevin Briggs and Kevin Berthia, are traveling from California. The duo will share their lived experiences leaving participants with a better understanding of the "why" of suicide.

Kevin Briggs was the Guardian (police officer) of the Golden Gate Bridge that helped move people from a place of hopelessness to a place of safety. Kevin’s quote, “sometimes the longest journey we can take is just 18 inches...from our head to our heart.” Kevin Berthia is a young man who survived a near attempt as Kevin Briggs spent 92 minutes talking to Berthia as he stood on the ledge of the bridge. He will share his perspective from a person who struggles with thoughts of suicide.