Meet Jen Hoye

Jen Hoye is a writer, storyteller, and mental health advocate dedicated to breaking the silence around suicide and mental illness. She is the board chair for the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and a storyteller with NAMI Massachusetts. A suicide loss survivor, Jen created #HealingMiles to honor those lost to suicide, completing runs and walks across the U.S. to raise awareness and hope. She has represented Team AFSP in races like the Boston Marathon and is currently writing Thick Thighs, Colorful Tattoos, and Breaking Taboos: How I Lost My Brother and Found Myself Again Through Running and Advocacy.

Jen will discuss the importance of mental health care and suicide awareness, sharing her own story and healing journey. Learn grounding and breathing techniques and how you can take steps to take care of your own mental health as well as reach out to those around you.