Just One is a collaborative, community-wide event that helps a community have conversations about depression, suicide, and suicide prevention. This event is geared toward middle and high school youth but has important information for everyone – especially parents and people who work with teens.

Speaker Sam Eaton shares his story of the day suicide didn’t win. Sam is the founder of a suicide prevention organization called Recklessly Alive and the author of the 2021 book Recklessly Alive: What My Suicide Attempt Taught Me About God and Living Life to the Fullest. His talk offers resources and practical applications for those who are struggling with mental health and depression and also provides information on how to best support friends and family struggling with depression.

Hip-hop artist Kaboose offers an inspiring concert at Just One with a message of hope amidst life’s struggles. At Just One, attendees will also find resources from local and national organizations to help continue the conversation around mental health.

Registration is not required for this FREE event, but it helps us know what to plan for. Just One is put on by the Matt Kjelland Memorial Foundation, Thrivent Action Teams, Alex UMC, First Congregational UCC, First Lutheran Church, and Calvary Lutheran Church.

Register here: https://justonealexandria.eventbrite.com