WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:

HopeNet of Carpinteria presents an on-line observance of Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month.
In lieu of our annual in-person Candlelight Vigil in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, please join
us online anytime* during the month of September in order to celebrate those lives that have been
lost or who have struggled with depression and suicide.

On-line observance of Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month.

Our guest speakers via video include: U.S. Congress member Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara County
Supervisor Das Williams, Carpinteria Mayor Wade Nomura, Carpinteria City Council member Fred
Shaw, Carpinteria/Summerland Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Roberson, Santa Barbara
Response Network (SBRN) Founders, Anthony Rodriguez and Jina Carvahlo, who is also Director of
Communications and Public Relations at the Glendon Association and HopeNet of Carpinteria Vice-
President Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster. Music of healing and hope by Hugo Macario of Ensamble
Vientos Del Sur.
*Watch the videos by going to our website http://www.hopenetofcarp.org or our Facebook page
(HopeNet of Carpinteria) or go to Santa Barbara Response Network web page
https://sbresponsenetwork.org and also City of Carpinteria website at carpinteria.ca.us and search
HopeNet.
For further questions or information email: hopenetofcarp@gmail.com

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Attend the Upcoming 2019 Candlelight Vigil

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Day, HopeNet of Carpinteria will be holding a Candlelight Vigil at the Seal Fountain (855 Linden Ave.) in Carpinteria. This free community event will take place on Tuesday, September 10th, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

Those participating will honor and remember those who have committed suicide, survivors, will increase sensitivity about suicide and learn about its prevention.

We will have speakers, provide candles, refreshments, and have an information table. If you choose, bring a poem or a remembrance of a loved one.

If you cannot attend the event, but would still like to participate, we ask that you please light a candle near a window at 7:00 pm.

Download flyers below:

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We are HopeNet of Carpinteria.
“Let’s try to take care of one another. Be gentle, be compassionate. Be open to letting someone in when it is you who is faltering. Lend your hand because we need it. The world needs it.”

Learn the warning signs of suicide

Watch a 5-Minute video about how to communicate with someone contemplating suicide.
Courtesy of the Glendon Association.

Watch the video