BILLINGS - An event dedicated to supporting those who have lost loved ones to suicide, the Out of Darkness Community Walk in Veteran's Park, brought awareness of suicide to the Billings area.
The annual walk is the primary fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide claims 36,000 lives in the United States each year. Montana owns the highest rate of suicide in the nation.
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What:
This workshop is designed for the general population and those interested in learning basic skills to prevent suicide.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
1. Increase awareness of ways to address stigma and suicide in our rural Montana culture.
2. Gain insight regarding suicide ideation related to issues of mental illness.
3. Appreciate ways and resources that foster life oriented recovery.
4. Engage in open dialogue which contributes to increased understanding and hopefulness for suicide risk recovery.
5. Describe basic skills to intervene with persons at risk of suicide.
6. Explore how Montana communities can address creating a culture for suicide prevention.
When:
Monday, September 30, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Mansfield Center
Located in the Yellowstone Medical Center West
2900 12th Ave. N.
Billings, MT 59102 (west side St. Vincent Healthcare)
Cost:
$25.00 per person, light lunch and refereshments included.