Baylin’s Gift will again be holding an event at Riverside Park next Monday September 10 for World Suicide Prevention Day.
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It will begin at 5:30pm with a free barbecue for locals and there will be two guest speakers from Lifeline and Standby Suicide Response.
Locals are encouraged to attend and light a candle in recognition of those who have been lost and Suicide Prevention Month.
Founder of Baylin’s Gift Hayley Hoskins said the event is to remember those who have been lost.
“For people who have lost someone to suicide, it’s a different kind of loss, you’re left with questions. This day is about remembrance for those we have lost within communities,” she said.
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“This year is the third year we’ve run the event at Riverside Park and it will be quieter this year, with two guest speakers. Lifeline works in prevention of suicide with individuals and communities and Standby Suicide Response come into communities where a suicide has happened and work with the community afterwards.”
The event is not just to acknowledge those who are no longer here, but to provide support for those who have attempted suicide or are suicidal.
The event will begin at 5:30 pm at Riverside Park on Monday September 10.
If you, or anyone you know needs help contact Lifeline on 13-11-14.
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