Save the Date! The next Help, Healing and Hope Summit takes place on June 24, 2026!
Join us for this day-long, in-person event dedicated to discussing suicide prevention strategies and practices and collaborating with partners from across Maryland to promote hope and connection.
Participants will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with other attendees and diverse community partners. This event has no cost. Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available, and lunch will be provided.
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Download the Help, Healing and Hope Summit 2026 Save-the-Date Flyer
When and Where
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
Student Union (SUN), First Floor Dining Hall
101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012
Who Should Attend?
Health professionals, community members and leaders, educators and anyone else interested in learning more about suicide prevention practices.
Throughout the day, attendees will engage in interactive experiences designed to support well-being, spark connection, and bring the summit’s theme to life.
Wellness Room
A dedicated space for rest and reset. Step away when you need a moment to breathe, reflect, or simply recharge.
Sound Bath Healing Circle
Offered prior to the Keynote and at the start of lunch, these guided sessions use soothing tones and vibrations to promote relaxation and emotional balance.
Interactive Wellness Breaks
Integrated throughout the day, these moments are designed to help you reset, connect, and recharge. Take part in a Self-Care Scavenger Hunt or Networking Bingo during lunch, enjoy a special visit from Maryland Therapeutic Riding’s ambassadors and friendly goats, and receive a Healthy Eating Habits reminder in the afternoon to support sustained energy.
Special Performance
The day begins with a special performance by the Annapolis Children's Theatre during the Welcome Remarks, setting a tone of creativity and connection.
Vendor Resource Tables
Connect with community partners and explore resources that support health, healing, and hope.
Closing Ice Cream Social
End the day on a sweet note. Reflect, connect, and celebrate alongside fellow attendees.
Registration & Refreshments
SUN First Floor Dining Hall
Welcome Remarks
Kauffman Theater
Keynote Speaker
Creating Self-Healing Communities
Kauffman Theater
Morning Breakout Sessions
Breakout Workshop A:
Veteran’s Fireside Chat
Kauffman Theater
Breakout Workshop B:
Trevor CARE Training
HLSB Lecture Hall 100
Breakout Workshop C:
Building Pathways to Mental Health Equity for Youth & Families
HLSB Lecture Hall 145AB
Lunch Provided
SUN First Floor Dining Hall
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Breakout Workshop A:
From Silence to Support: Building a Culture of Men’s Mental Health
Kauffman Theater
Breakout Workshop B:
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
HLSB Lecture Hall 100
Breakout Workshop C:
Roadmap to Self-Care
HLSB Lecture Hall 145AB
Panel Discussion
Community Experiences & Cultural Humility
Kauffman Theater
Closing Remarks & Ice Cream Social