If your congregation would like to host an event (free of charge) please contact Chris Owens at cowens@afsp.org 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, cowens@afsp.org or 404-374-5197
If your ministry serves Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, the Dept. of Human Services has a message and materials for you.
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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