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safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program
Oct
24

safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program

safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program
presented by Living Works and Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church

Saturday, October 24  from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church
1978 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

The safeTALK Suicide Alertness Program, developed by Living Works, will be offered on Saturday, October 24  from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church. Lunch, snacks and beverages provided. 

During this four-hour interactive class, you will learn how to recognize invitations for help, communicate directly about suicide, and connect individuals at risk with life-saving intervention resources. 

Thanks to a “Beyond the Building” grant from the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, we are able to offer this valuable class to our community at no cost. We are limited to 30 students, so sign up now HERE! 

For additional information, please contact cathomas@slpres.org.

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Called to Care
Aug
23

Called to Care

Called to Care: Supporting Caregivers, Families, & People Living w/Dementia
Presented by Emory University’s Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1-3 PM
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
471 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Called to Care: Supporting Caregivers, Families, & People Living with Dementia is an informative and empowering community program designed to provide practical guidance, trusted resources, and compassionate support for those navigating the dementia journey.

Featured speakers include:

  • Andrew Breithaupt, MD (Neurologist, Emory University)

  • Alice Cooper-Saulsberry, LCSW (Emory University)

  • Nola Faulkner, CDP (Hurley Law Firm)

These experts will share practical guidance and insights on understanding dementia, planning for the future, accessing community resources, and promoting the well-being of both caregivers and those living with dementia.

Participants will learn about:

  • Understanding dementia, diagnosis, and treatment options

  • Legal and financial planning, including advance directives, powers of attorney, and long-term care considerations

  • Caregiver wellness, stress management, and strategies for preventing burnout

  • Community resources, care coordination, and support services

  • Practical tools for improving quality of life for individuals living with dementia and those who care for them

Join us as we learn, connect, and strengthen our community—because no one should navigate dementia alone.

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