My Ascension

Please join us for an evening of community connection to bring hope and awareness to fight suicide.  Following the 90 min documentary will be a panel discussion to share stories and resources.  There will also be trained clinicians on hand for anyone needing assistance.  We encourage anyone interested in joining us for this event to be aware of the potential for activating material as we discuss suicide among teens. This subject while difficult, is vital to the destigmatization of mental health and our ultimate goal of mental health and wellness for all.  

A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it.

Doors open at 5:00pm