Suicide prevention walk and vigil to take place Sept. 12

Mental Health America of Licking County is organizing a Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Sept. 12 for suicide prevention.

The event is sponsored by MHA, Licking County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Survivors After Suicide Loss Support Group, and Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties.

The event will feature information about suicide prevention, a time for people to share their experiences, and candles to honor family members, friends, and loved ones who have died by suicide.

Anyone who has lost a loved one can bring a photo to honor their memory.

The walk and vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Canal Market Pavilion.

For more information, or to register, visit mhalc.org.

Found in The Newark Advocate September 7, 2017

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