Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
12th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day
What is National Survivors of Suicide Day?
National Survivors of Suicide Day is a day of healing for those who have lost someone to suicide. It was created by U.S. Senate resolution in 1999 through the efforts of Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who lost his father to suicide. Every year, AFSP sponsors an event to provide an opportunity for the survivor community to come together for support, healing, information and empowerment.
When is National Survivors of Suicide Day?
It's always the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year it is November 20, 2010.
Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The first time I attended an SoS event or met any SoS people was at this event last year, exactly 5 months after my father died by suicide. They were very welcoming and it was very helpful to go. If you have been impacted by suicide in your life, I highly encourage you to seek out a conference site near you.
National Survivors of Suicide Day is a day of healing for those who have lost someone to suicide. It was created by U.S. Senate resolution in 1999 through the efforts of Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who lost his father to suicide. Every year, AFSP sponsors an event to provide an opportunity for the survivor community to come together for support, healing, information and empowerment.
When is National Survivors of Suicide Day?
It's always the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year it is November 20, 2010.
Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The first time I attended an SoS event or met any SoS people was at this event last year, exactly 5 months after my father died by suicide. They were very welcoming and it was very helpful to go. If you have been impacted by suicide in your life, I highly encourage you to seek out a conference site near you.
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