1 Degree of Separation - A Look at Depression

Who We Serve

Schools, workplaces, first responders, military and veteran communities, and local organizations. Comedy and lived experience bring people together for honest conversations about depression and suicide.

Meaningful conversations start with connection.

A welcoming space to laugh, listen, and begin an honest conversation.

Find your audience

Start with the people you want to reach.

Choose a setting below to explore how a 1Degree presentation could fit your organization.

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Schools and colleges

Possible settings

Student assemblies, campus events, faculty gatherings, and conversations with parents and families.

The value of peer connection

A shared presentation can give students and educators a starting point for talking about depression and listening to someone’s own experience. Discuss the audience’s age range and setting with our team so we can plan an appropriate presentation.

Begin the hosting conversation

Tell us the school or campus, audience age range, expected attendance, and whether the gathering is for students, staff, families, or a combination.

Discuss Your Organization’s Needs

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Businesses and workplaces

Possible settings

Employee gatherings, staff wellness events, leadership meetings, and company-wide presentations.

The value of peer connection

Comedy and personal stories can make a difficult subject easier to approach among coworkers. The Five Questions offer a practical starting point for peer conversations and everyday check-ins.

Begin the hosting conversation

Share your organization, location, audience size, available time, and what you want the gathering to help people discuss.

Discuss Your Organization’s Needs

03

First responders

Possible settings

Law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and gatherings that bring several agencies together.

The value of peer connection

People working demanding shifts may have few opportunities to talk openly with their peers. A shared presentation creates time to hear lived experience and consider how to begin a supportive conversation with a teammate.

Begin the hosting conversation

Tell us which agencies or teams you want to include, your preferred timeframe, and any shift or scheduling considerations.

Discuss Your Organization’s Needs

04

Military and veterans

Possible settings

Installation or unit gatherings, veteran organizations, and events for military-connected communities.

The value of peer connection

Personal stories and humor provide a shared way to approach conversations about depression. The presentation models peer dialogue that participants can relate to their own relationships and community.

Begin the hosting conversation

Share the audience, location, scheduling needs, and any training objectives or approval requirements your organization needs to discuss. The team will review the fit with you.

Discuss Your Organization’s Needs

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Community groups and associations

Possible settings

Community events, nonprofit gatherings, association meetings, and local groups bringing members and families together.

The value of peer connection

A community presentation can bring neighbors and members into the same conversation. The Five Questions give people a place to start listening and connecting beyond the event.

Begin the hosting conversation

Tell us who you hope to reach, your location, expected attendance, and whether you are considering a member event, public gathering, or partnership with other organizations.

Discuss Your Organization’s Needs

Plan it together

Have a different setting in mind?

Tell us about your audience and what you hope to bring people together to discuss. We’ll explore the fit, format, timing, and next steps with you.

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