Several Mental Health Events in the Next 60 Days
The Clinton County Coalition to Prevent Suicide will kick off this year’s mental health awareness events with “Battling Stigma” in the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade on September 8th at 1PM on Cumberland Ave. Line up for the parade begins at noon. Join us with signs of hope and encouragement as we walk with our giant “Semicolon Man Float.” Research shows that stigma is the number 1 reason why those needing treatment do not seek it.
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. To recognize the day, employees of CVPH will be sponsoring a bake sale outside of the cafeteria from 10:30AM to 1:30PM all proceeds will be used towards suicide prevention efforts. The Clinton County Coalition to Prevent Suicide joins employees of CVPH at 3:30PM at the Circle of Healing and Hope for a Moments of Reflection Ceremony, featuring a story of hope from a suicide loss survivor. The event is open to the community.
On October 9th, 2018 from 8AM-5PM at Clinton Community College The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley will be hosting “Stand up 2 Stigma” Conference. The conference is an opportunity for peers, families, providers and other interested community members to come together to learn strategies to help combat stigma. Special Speakers include: David Granirer, founder of Stand Up For Mental Health (www.standupformentalhealth.com), The NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Mental Hygiene Legal Services, and many more. The conference is free and open to the community. Registration is required and can be done by going to nami-cv.org (and clicking the conference tab).
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley is a local non-profit organization that provides free support, education and advocacy services to all those effected by mental illness.
Posted: August 27th, 2018 under Community Events, Highway Dept. News.