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8 bd 3 day, March 31, 2022 | CLINT MALARCHUK 2 SUEST ON HALTON 2 SUICIDE PREVENTION = COALITION WEBCAST = HERB GARBUTT & hgarbutt@metroland.com & Clint Malarchuk knows what it's like to feel as if all hope is lost and there is no other option. The bullet lodged in his skull is a re- minder orn his darkest time. r NHL goalie says hei is s grateful he is still alive to help others realize that even in their worst times, thereat are people will- ing to help. "I finally got help be- cause I survived a suicide,” Malarchuk said. "Well, you don't have to go there. Get the help now because you might not survive like Malarchuk is the latest Leathertown Your busted bling & hardware supply partner theifp.ca guest on the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition's web- cast. The author of "The Cra- son he's met wh 0 has at- tempted suicide — met a lot of them" — is ankful to be alive. He un- aes the feennes of desperation, thou; He was living his child- hood dream of playing in the NHL, yet still struggled with anxiety and depres- sion. Both became worse pedi a life-threatening jury where a skate blade cut this jugular vein. It would be many years before Malarchuk received help to deal with the trau- ma that caused. Instead, we dealt with it on his own self-medicating with aruge and alcohol. He realizes with the help now available, and a better understanding of mental illness, it isn't necessary to Jason Bain photo Former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk is featured in the Halton Suicide Prevention webcast. suffer by yourself. lad you shared that. "You're not alone. You'd You've got to trust people be surprised how many outtherearestrugglingjust peopleare goingtogo'l'mso _like you," he said. "So don't do it alone. There are so many resources out there now. Take that first step and make that phone call." ‘YOU ARE NOT ALONE’: FORMER NHL GOALIE HAS IMPORTANT MESSAGE Malarchuk said the fear of how people will react pre- vents many people from coming forward for help. "Does a diabetic feel production? It's justa differ- ent organ, but there is associated with let people know there is no shame, you arenotalone. In fact, there a lot of us —I mean a lot of us — that struggle. The sad part is most of us live in silence and darkness thi ashamed to tell anyone.’ The full conversation with Malarchuk can be viewed at https://hal- tonspc.ca/ webcast. We offer delivery service at a reasonable rate, locally as well as long distance, 6 days a week. Onsite forklift is available. To arrange delivery of your building materials visit us in-store, or call. 264 Main St. North Acton, Ontario L7J 1W9 Ph: 519-853-1970 ° Fax: 519-853-2542 f Mountainview Residence by the Glen The only, family owned & operated retirement home in Halton Hills. DELIVERY SERVICES ‘ne fem Leathertown Lumber wants to make it easier for your build to get started and we understand that not everyone has a large truck available to them. Mountainview Residents receive the vaccine booster dose and are enjoying ongoing activities a Located on the cusp 5 of the Hamlet * Cl len Williams 222 homitinita! ad North, See our new suite plans online as we grow to meet the needs of our residents and community! this the best time of your life ly of ied choices), along