National Suicide Prevention Week, September 9-15

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 If your congregation would like to host an event (free of charge) please contact Chris Owens at [e-mail] or 404-374-5197. Chris is the Metro Atlanta Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Some judicatories and a good number of churches have health ministries or committees or support groups for whom this would be an appropriate ministry. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Atlanta

Area Events

Gwinnett Suicide Prevention Coalition presents  Recognizing Depression and Mental Illness
Be a Friend : Save a Life,  Tuesday, September 11, 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., Eastside Heritage Center, 1260 Fountain Dr, Snellville.  Come hear an introduction to an exciting approach to recognizing signs and symptoms of depression/mental illness in others.  Mental Health First Aid helps to equip the average person with skills needed to identify and respond to various crisis situations.   The course itself is 12 hours and you can get some idea of what it’s like and how to help family, friends, and neighbors. This introduction is open to the lay public (adults only, please).  There is no cost but space is limited so please R.s.v.p. by 9/7.  Light refreshments will be served.  Reply to MedLine at 800-242-5662

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Atlanta Chapter Candlelight Vigil to mark National Suicide Prevention Week Thursday, September 13, 8:00 p.m. Piedmont Park (12th Street Entrance For more information contact Chris Owens, Area Director, [e-mail]  or      404-374-5197