There is Hope: 988 Weekend of Faith in Action
August 29, 2024 at 2 pm ET

Join us for an informative and hopeful webinar focusing on the three-digit 988 lifeline and crisis response in faith communities. In times of crisis and distress, studies reveal that people often seek help from their faith communities and faith leaders who can offer hope, guidance, emotional well-being, social connection, affirmation, and resources during challenging periods. This webinar will provide important information about suicide prevention and crisis response. As the country celebrates the first observance of 988 Day (9/8/2024) in 2024 with the theme, “No Judgement. Just Help,” HHS is seeking to encourage diverse faith leaders and faith communities to be part of the conversation over the entire weekend of 9/6-9/8 at their regular religious observances. Come prepared to hear and see exciting and informative presentations from key leaders with the HHS Partnership Center, SAMHSA 988, and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, videos, and testimonials from dynamic national faith leaders who have been doing innovative suicide prevention and behavioral health work in their faith communities and achieving positive, life-changing results.

Speakers include:

• Rev. Dr. Que English, Director, HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
• Imam Hossam Musa, Imam, Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
• Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund, Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice, United Church of Christ
• Rev. Horace Sheffield, III, Pastor, New Destiny Christian Fellowship; Executive Director, DABO