The Tampa Bay Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay will be presenting a special event in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The theme for 2017 is Take a Minute, Change a Life.
What: World Suicide Prevention Day Event*
When: Saturday, September 9, 2017, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: James A. Haley VA – SCI Dining Room, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Why:
– There is one death by suicide in the US every 13 minutes. (CDC)
– In 2014, over 42,000 Americans took their own lives. (CDC)
– There is one suicide for every estimated 25 suicide attempts. (CDC)
– After cancer and heart disease, suicide accounts for more years of life lost than any other cause of death. (CDC)
Highlights:
– Interactive displays will provide techniques for coping and building resiliency
– Demonstration of self-care and relaxation techniques
– Performance by Synchrony Dance Company
– Photo opportunities with DC Comic Characters
– Candlelight vigil in remembrance of lives lost to suicide
– Free event for the general public
– Speakers include Grace Terry, MSW (“Amazing Grace”); Jesse Collins, PhD, LMHC, NCC, PA; Emily Surak, Miss Central Florida’s Outstanding Teen; and Al Ruechel, Bay News 9 Senior Anchor
*The official World Suicide Prevention Day is Sunday, September 10th. However, the event for Tampa Bay is being held on Saturday, September 9th.
About Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
The mission of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is to ensure that no one in our community has to face crisis alone. The organization is the community’s gateway to help, hope, and healing, and is Tampa Bay’s elite provider of crisis and trauma services. Responding to over 160,000 requests for help each year, the nonprofit agency offers a range of evidence based programs designed to meet community needs:
– Gateway Contact Center (2-1-1: suicide prevention, crisis counseling, and information and referral services)
– Corbett Trauma Center (individual and family trauma counseling)
– Sexual Assault Services (forensic exams, advocacy, empowerment and prevention services)
– TransCare (9-1-1 emergency and mental health ambulance services, medical van transportation)
For more information regarding the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, please visit www.crisiscenter.com
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