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Suicide Prevention Month Speaker
September is Suicide Prevention Month—and your organization has a chance to save lives. Andre Fluellen speaks from personal experience about the darkness he faced and the light that brought him back. His message gives people permission to ask for help.
Why Andre Fluellen
Andre is an 8-year NFL veteran who turned personal struggle into professional purpose. After retiring from the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears, he built a speaking career on one mission: helping people perform at their best without breaking down in the process. He has delivered over 1,000 keynotes to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, schools, and nonprofits—and every single one is grounded in his own lived experience, not a script.
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We Understand Your Challenge
What Your Audience Faces
Stigma keeps people from asking for help
Many don't know warning signs
Communities feel powerless to prevent tragedy
Survivors struggle with guilt and isolation
What Changes After Andre Speaks
The Transformation
Your community becomes one where people feel safe, supported, and know exactly how to help. Lives are saved.
Ideal For
Perfect For
Schools addressing student mental health
Nonprofits serving at-risk populations
Government agencies and first responders
Healthcare organizations and crisis centers
Community organizations and churches
Takeaways
What Your Audience Will Walk Away With
Understanding of warning signs and how to help
Permission to talk about suicide openly
Tools to support someone in crisis
Hope that recovery is possible
Connection to resources and community
The Journey Behind the Keynote
Andre's Story
Andre Fluellen's path to becoming one of America's most sought-after speakers is rooted in hard-earned wins and difficult lessons. As an 8-year NFL veteran, he learned what it takes to compete at the highest level while managing the mental and physical demands of professional sports.
But his true transformation came after football. Struggling with the identity shift that many athletes face after retirement, Andre discovered his passion for helping others navigate change, build resilience, and unlock their peak potential. Today, he has delivered over 1,000 keynotes across Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, schools, and nonprofits—each one tailored to create real, lasting impact.
What sets Andre apart is his refusal to give generic motivational speeches. He shares his story—the victories and the struggles—so that audiences can see themselves in his journey and believe in their own transformation.
NFL Career Highlights
Why Andre
Trusted by Leaders
NFL veteran who survived mental health crisis
1000+ keynotes on mental health and resilience
Trusted by schools, nonprofits, and government organizations
What You Will Get
Understanding suicide prevention
Recognizing warning signs
Creating cultures of mental health support
Breaking silence and stigma
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Andre in Action
Suicide Prevention Month is more than just recognition—it is an opportunity to create lasting change in your organization. Andre Fluellen's keynotes transform awareness into action, helping teams understand what matters and how to support each other. Whether you are addressing mental health, resilience, diversity, or wellness, Andre delivers with authenticity, data-backed insights, and a message that resonates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Suicide Prevention Month?
Suicide Prevention Month is celebrated in September. It's the perfect time to bring awareness and education to your organization.
Why should we book a speaker for Suicide Prevention Month?
Observances like Suicide Prevention Month create teachable moments for organizations. A keynote from Andre Fluellen drives engagement, builds awareness, and shows your organization values these important topics.
What topics does Andre cover?
Andre covers key topics including: Understanding suicide prevention, Recognizing warning signs, Creating cultures of mental health support, Breaking silence and stigma.
How long is the keynote?
Andre's keynotes range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on your event needs. We can also arrange extended workshops or breakout sessions.
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