Submitted by NAMI Wood County
Those whose loved ones die by suicide suffer a loss they will never forget. But in spite of the pain, they need to remember—and honor—the person they have lost. That’s why the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition is holding an Evening of Hope and Remembrance November 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Held at the Simpson Building (1291 Conneaut Avenue, Bowling Green,) the event will bring together those who’ve suffered a loss by suicide and people who support them. It will include contemplative music, a time of sharing, light refreshments, and a closing candlelight ceremony. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Over 1,400 Ohioans die by suicide each year, twelve of them (on average) in Wood County. Formed in the wake of several student suicides in the early 2000s, the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition works to educate the community about suicide and the depression that often precedes it. It has designed a media campaign and special programs on local public television to raise awareness. The Coalition also offers speakers on the topic and a support group for survivors of suicide, and provides the SOS (Signs of Suicide) program in local schools. For the past several years the group has hosted an Evening of Remembrance to support local people touched by suicide and help them connect with each other.
For more information on the November 11 Evening of Hope and Remembrance, please contact Lisa Myers at 419-353-5661 or lmyers@wccoa.net.
