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June 2018
safeTALK Training – Suicide Prevention for Everyone
Getting to Zero: Suicide Prevention in the Hamilton Region safeTALK is a half‐day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide‐alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life‐saving intervention…
Find out more »Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meeting
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group is for adults who have lost a family member or friend to suicide. Some basic principles of the group: There is healing in talking about our feelings and comfort in knowing we are not alone in our grief We encourage all members to share openly, however no one should feel pressure to participate---there is also healing in listening Group members are respectful of differences in people’s needs Confidentiality is strictly maintained Consider the group…
Find out more »August 2018
ASIST TuneUp
Half day seminar for improving participant comfort, confidence, and competence in using the Pathway for Assisting Life or PAL. The purpose of the TuneUp is the consolidation and refinement of previous learning. Only for participants who attended ASIST 11.
Find out more »Tom Pakulat Memorial Golf Tournament
Join us at Carlisle Golf Club Saturday, August 25th, 2018 for a golf tournament and fundraiser in support of mental health $130 per entrant, fees include golf cart, gift bag and buffet. Hole-in-one contest prize of $10,000! Download printable flyer Contact Marybeth Pakulat to register: teeoffformentalhealth@gmail.com 289-887-5597
Find out more »September 2018
72 Hours 4 Life
A 4-day youth focused suicide prevention event led by Living Rock Ministries Contact: karen@livingrock.ca
Find out more »Suicide Awareness Walk
Market Square, St. Catherine’s FREE Fundraising event for the Niagara Distress Centre Pre-registration required, contact: dcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com
Find out more »Subsidized safeTALK Training
$10.00 per person (Subsidized for World Suicide Prevention Day by the Canadian Mental Health Association) Pre-registration required, contact: amyers@cmhahmilton.ca
Find out more »Suicide Prevention Day – Remembrance Ceremony
Location: St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton West 5th Campus, Harbour Spiritual Centre (E243) Remembrance Ceremony led by Chaplain Janet Young, in honour of those who have died from suicide and for survivors. Download the flyer for a list of all events:
Find out more »Free Guided Meditation hosted by Good Shepard Women’s Services
FREE for individuals who identify as female Walking meditation followed by a discussion about grounding and coping Contact: Dianna at 905-523-8766 ex. 4239
Find out more »A Moment for Life
Color Run, wellness activities, light refreshments and snacks Contact: The Life Promotions Team (519) 445-2418
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