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posted by Natascia Lypny on Nov 15, 2012 - View profile

Halifax

International Survivors of Suicide Day


1:00pm
- 3:30pm
Saturday November 17 2012

Venue: Dartmouth Community Health Team Centre
Address: 58 Tacoma Dr
Cost: Free

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Survivors of suicide loss often feel isolated and alone, but did you know that worldwide, 1 million people die by suicide every year? Countless family members and friends are left behind wondering, “Why did this happen?” “How will I get through this”?

If you are a survivor of suicide loss or are supporting such a survivor, Communities Addressing Suicide Together of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division invites you to attend a gathering in honor of:

14th Annual International Survivors of Suicide Day.

Thousands of survivors of suicide loss will gather together at local conference sites in cities and towns throughout the world on this annual day of healing.

The Afternoon Includes:

An American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Survivor Broadcast, a Special Memorial Activity, a Meet and Greet & Refreshments.

Parking free of charge.

For Information or to Pre-Register contact:

KATELYN BESSETTE
Program Coordinator: Communities Addressing Suicide Together (CAST)
Trainer: safeTALK, Connect Suicide Postvention
Canadian Mental Health Association, NS Division
T: 902-466-6600
TF: 1-877-466-6600
F: 1-902-466-3300
katelyncmhans@eastlink.ca
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registering will help us greatly in our planning. There is no fee to attend.

www.novascotia.cmha.ca
www.facebook.com/CMHANSDivision
www.twitter.com/CMHANSDivision

To join the Nova Scotia Suicide Prevention Email List and receive updates on trainings, events and other information, send an email to suicideprevention-subscribe@cmhans.org

Organizer:KATELYN BESSETTE, 902-466-6600, katelyncmhans@eastlink.ca

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