Agenda and Meeting Link
September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Sunday, September 1, 2024 marks the start of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Deschutes County in collaboration with the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance [COSPA], are coordinating several activities throughout September to build awareness and work toward preventing suicide attempts and deaths in Central Oregon
For more information about these community events, please contact COSPA Outreach Group by e-mailing [email protected]
AFSP Out of Darkness Walk
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
For more information about the event:
If you’re looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.
Candlelight Vigil
Join us on Thursday September 12th at 6:30pm on the Lawn of the Bend-La Pine Schools Admin Center (located at 520 NW Wall Street in Bend) for a Community Candlelight Vigil.
This event will include community healing activities as well as live music, speakers and a moment of silence to honor those we have lost to suicide.
All are welcome.
Contact Bethany Kuschel by e-mailing [email protected] for additional information or details about this event.
*This event will be cancelled if AQI rises above 150.
C.A.L.M Presentation
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30pm. Eastside Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd Ste 170, Bend, OR 97701
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please join Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance for a community event filled with education, awareness, and resources about suicide prevention and the important need to help loved one’s lower access to lethal means in a time of crisis.
This training is open for participants aged 18+
Contact [email protected] for more details or information about this event.
Esperanza, Ayuda y Sanación
Esta presentación de Oregon Healing Collective ce trata de la prevención del suicidio y la promoción de la salud mental. La presentación ‘Esperanza, Ayuda y Sanación’ cubre cómo la conexión y la identidad dentro de la comunidad pueden apoyar la salud mental.
Este evento gratuito se ofrece en persona o virtualmente y es para familias, tutores y otras personas que trabajan con jóvenes.
¡Nos unimos el viernes 27 de septiembre a las 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. para Esperanza, Ayuda y Sanación!
Por favor regístrese aquí en persona:
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LCA
Community Room
2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr., #110, Bend
O Virtual:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-murjgoE9NdxhJKwVqRPWrcrrd-B81Q
