Speak Stand Save Conference going virtual in January 2021 Mental health resources for kids and families. and last updated 2020-12-23 21:13:31-05 The Speak Stand Save Conference usually involves thousands of students, teachers and community members packing the Grand Canyon University campus. Together they tackle tough topics like depression, suicide, grief, abuse and bullying. The goal is to educate students about the warning signs and empower them to tell a trusted adult if they notice a friend or classmate is struggling. Grace Martinez is a student ambassador with the group behind the conference, Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life. Martinez was bullied throughout elementary school and turned to cutting to cope. She credits a middle school friend with noticing her dangerous behavior and telling an adult, a step that kickstarted Martinez's recovery.