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Upcoming Community Workshop: “The ABCs of Suicide Prevention – Just in Case”

Posted on February 17th, 2014 · Posted in Events

Due to the high level of interest from last year’s event, HopeNet of Carpinteria will be sponsoring another interactive community workshop: “The ABCs of Suicide Prevention – Just in Case” on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club at 1059 Vallecito Road. The workshop will..
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The Power of a Compassionate Heart

Posted on October 12th, 2013 · Posted in Events

HopeNet of Carpinteria has scheduled a fall workshop for local residents who wish to help those dealing with sadness, despair, depression and suicide. “The Power of a Compassionate Heart: Supporting and Serving Others with Understanding” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carpinteria..
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New Suicide Prevention Banner on City Pool Fence

Posted on July 12th, 2013 · Posted in Events

@ Carpinteria Ave. & Palm Ave.

Booth at Rods & Roses

Posted on July 11th, 2013 · Posted in Events

Betty Sanchez and Roberta Lehtinen sold raffle tickets for a kids’ bike at the HopeNet booth at the Rods & Roses event on June 29, 2013. We also received a generous donation from the Carpinteria Crafters that day that helped fund our new banner.

A Community Toolbox

Posted on June 27th, 2013 · Posted in Workshops

Carpinteria community members role play “talking someone down from suicide” at the March 18, 2013 Workshop, A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, which was held at the Women’s Club.

Suicide Prevention Forum

Posted on June 18th, 2013 · Posted in Events

HopeNet of Carpinteria Hosted a Suicide Prevention Forum Local experts were on hand on June 21, 2012 event in Carpinteria HopeNet of Carpinteria, a recently formed group of concerned citizens, provides education and resources to prevent suicide. The vision of HopeNet is to lessen the number of attempted or completed..
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Suicide Prevention Workshop

Posted on June 18th, 2013 · Posted in Events

HopeNet of Carpinteria, a grassroots suicide prevention organization, is sponsoring a workshop titled “A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding.” The purpose of the workshop is to help Carpinterians obtain the necessary skills to identify suicide warning signs and provide support strategies and resources for those..
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