Archive for September, 2019

Begin with NEW PROGRAM

Posted on September 16th, 2019 · Posted in Workshops

NEW PROGRAM: Healing Conversations Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss Healing Conversations gives those who have lost someone to suicide the opportunity to talk with our experienced volunteers. These AFSP volunteers, who are themselves survivors of suicide loss, offer understanding and guidance in the weeks and months following a..
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NBC News: New bill allows Oregon students to take ‘mental health days’

Posted on September 16th, 2019 · Posted in News

New bill allows Oregon students to take ‘mental health days’ The students behind the measure say it’s meant to change the stigma around mental health in a state that has some of the United States’ highest suicide rates. Read in NBC News: https://apple.news/AYlqynrmhTweEzNuBSSA3Fw

CVN article focus on the life and not the death

Posted on September 16th, 2019 · Posted in Events, News

Parent affected by suicide says “focus on the life and not the death” – HopeNet to host Candle Light Vigil for suicide prevention and survivors     A candlelight vigil will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for World Suicide Prevention Day. HopeNet of Carpinteria hosts the yearly remembrance in honor..
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Out of Darkness Walk

Posted on September 16th, 2019 · Posted in Events, Workshops

  Out of Darkness Walk, Sept. 8, 2019 tabling are (L-R): Amrita Salm, President, Lucia Torres, board member, Becki Norton, Vice-President of HopeNet of Carpinteria.