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Capital Day advocacy with the Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. You are enough.
Co-founders Michelle Bangen (left) and Charlete Lumby (right)
Incite Agency for Change table at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkeness Walk. Suicide is preventable...we're in this together!

Who We Are

Incite Agency for Change is a social enterprise inspiring hope, encouraging individual and collective action, and creating change for healthy communities where all people can thrive. As co-founders, Michelle Bangen & Charlette Lumby, we bring a combined four decades of experience in injury and violence prevention and health promotion. Emerging from vastly different professional backgrounds, we are well-versed in a wide range of nursing and public health topics. Whether you are an individual seeking education and skills training or a personal wellness retreat, or you are envisioning a multi-year plan for workforce training, or anything in-between, we can help! Keep reading for more info about us, our services, and to learn about how we can support you, your community, or your agency. We are excited to connect and build capacity for prevention to positively impact systems, structures, and as many lives as possible for the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Together we can inspire action and incite change! 

Our Services

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NETWORK OF SAFETY

We offer a suite of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention trainings that help create a network of safety across the lifespan.

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

We provide trainings, workshops, and keynote addresses on a wide range of prevention topics and lived experiences. 

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PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTING

We are skilled at capacity building, grant writing, curriculum development, program evaluation, and more! 

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS RETREATS

Our themed retreats offer a restorative space for you or your organization. Join us at one of our magical Oregon locations or we can come to you.

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WELLNESS COLLECTIVE

Join a virtual healing group or class to support your healing journey.  Explore daily habits and do the deep work that will promote healing and thriving.

Trainings & Retreats

Check out upcoming  
Incite Events
and Register Today!

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Testimonials

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This was the best training I've been to in years. I feel much more confident helping someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts after learning this model.

- ASIST Participant

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Let's build a global network of healthy and strong communities together.              

Let's inspire action and incite change! 

Can't wait to connect?

We would love to hear from you.​

Co-founders, Michelle Bangen (left) and Charlette Lumby (right)

Talk Soon,
Michelle & Charlette

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