September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources. September 4, 2024: Suicide Awareness Remembrance Rally 5:00pm Diamond Park, Main St Butler PA. A time of support and remembrance for our community. […]
Sunday, September 8th at 2pm Karns City Athletic Field In memory of Tyler J. Barger #beheretomorrow All money raised from the walk goes to iRise to Save Lives for suicide prevention, education, and awareness.
SAVE THE DATE for the annual Butler VA Health Care System’s Mental Health Summit to be held on September 10. This year’s theme is “Stop the Stigma!” In-person attendance will be limited, but there will be an option to participate virtually. The event will be held at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center, Auditorium, […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, […]
Nurturing Hope: Supporting Loved Ones Who Have Passive Suicidal Thoughts, sponsored by Families for Depression Awareness. Airing Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET Learn more online Watch live on Facebook or YouTube Dealing with chronic passive suicidal thoughts can feel like being stuck in a dark tunnel with no end in sight, both for […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September's schedule below. Setting Boundaries Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources. September 13: QPR Suicide Prevention Trainings. Learn how to save a life. Trainings are at BCHS at 9am and 1pm. For more info […]
Suicide Healing and Remembrance Mass September is Suicide Prevention Month. There were 35 suicides in Butler County last year. Suicide remains a serious public threat that touches the lives of many Americans. Please join us for a Suicide Healing and Remembrance Mass on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 at St. John the Evangelist Church (668 […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. This date also offers a 1-hour Counseling […]
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide? Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group Held the THIRD Tuesday of the month 5:00PM-6:00PM Mercer Area Library 110 E Venango St, Mercer, PA 16137 Must be at least 18 years old to attend Facilitators are peers who have been trained to help those with […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September's schedule below. Setting Boundaries Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a […]
The Butler County Suicide Coalition, Butler VA Health Care System, and The Penn Theater are hosting a free viewing of the Kevin Hines documentary: The Ripple Effect In 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and lived. He made The Ripple Effect as a way to share his […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September's schedule below. Setting Boundaries Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources. September 24: Game Night at Your Parent's Basement from 6:00-8:00pm Location: Your Parent's Basement, Main St Butler PA Admission is on us! Join […]
8th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 Call for Proposals This year’s conference will be held at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie on Wednesday, 9/25/24. The annual conference typically draws around 200 participants from all over Erie County and beyond and hosts breakout sessions focusing on the area of suicide prevention, intervention, […]
REGISTER TODAY Lawrence County Out of the Darkness Walk Saturday, October, 5, 2024 Register at afsp.org/NEWCASTLE On-Site Registration Starts: 9:30 am Program Starts: 11:00 am Location: Riverwalk Memorial Park - 250 E. Washington St., New Castle, PA 16101 Contact: Michele Kelly-Thompson Contact Phone: 724-510-3271 Contact Email: mkthompson@humanservicescenter.net