Westfield Group To Show Film About Teen Suicide-Attempt Survivor

WESTFIELD, NJ — Emma Benoit was a 16-year-old varsity cheerleader in Louisiana when she attempted to harm herself. She survived, and years later is trying to bring hope and awareness about teen anxiety and suicide through her new documentary, "My Ascension." Thursday night, a Westfield-based group that staffs a New Jersey hotline will stream the film and answer questions live.

Caring Contact said that while the event was listed earlier as having been full, there are seats available (click the link below to register).

Caring Contact runs an award-winning, volunteer-staffed crisis hotline and listening community, providing active listening support and best-in-class training to Central and Northern New Jersey. More than 70 trained volunteer listeners answered over 15,000 calls last year from people in crisis, having suicidal thoughts or simply feeling depressed and lonely.

The group describes My Ascension as "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," according to the film's description.

More information about the event and future events can be found through this link and tickets are here. If you are unable to use the link to get tickets, email info@caringcontact.org

If you, or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-273-8255. To learn more, visit www.caringcontact.org. You are not alone.

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