Art as Suicide Prevention with Voz y Corazon
In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel provide the space to discuss youth suicide - Colorado's leading cause of death for youth and young adults - with Voz y Corazon, a suicide prevention program of WellPower Denver. This episode welcomes Michelle Tijerina, Community Coordinator who leads Voz y Corazon, and Sonia Casillas, a youth participant in the program. Voz y Corazón focuses on empowering youth voices and hearts through art and connectedness. It is a free community-based support group for youth, focused on self-acceptance, group connection and mentorship - all supported through artistic expression.
Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.
Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 9-8-8.
This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan Conarro
Produced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Lauren Steavpack and Flora Block
Recorded at Youth on Record
Theme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.
