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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, September 6, 2012 · 16 Two local events will mark World Suicide Prevention Day Two Sept. 10 events will help mark the 10th anniversary of World Suicide Prevention Day and raise local awareness for the global campaign. In the morning, between 5:30-9 a.m., volunteers from the Distress Centre in Oakville will be at GO stations here handing out information. The distress centre is a community-based and United Way-funded organization that provides free and confidential telephone support (staffed by highly-trained volunteers) 365 days a year. In Halton, an average of 30 suicide deaths occur every year, stated a press release. For more information, contact Distress Centre Oakville at 905-849-4541 or visit www. 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At 7 p.m., at Holy Trinity High School, 2420 Sixth Line, the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition (HSPC) and the Talking About Addictions and Mental Health (TAMI) program will host a presentation intended to help break the stigma associated with suicide, get people to talk openly about it and show how everyone has a role to play in its prevention. "Every year, World Suicide Prevention Day offers an opportunity to open the dialogue about suicide," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "I hope Halton residents will take advantage of these free local events being offered by the coalition." The event will feature a presentation by a professional who will discuss suicide in Halton, the signs and symptoms that could indicate someone is suicidal and information about the community supports available for someone in crisis. A local resident will then share their own personal experience with suicide. "Silence hurts when it 1395 Abbeywood Drive, Unit 14. 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"The Halton Region Health Department has been committed to its involvement in the coalition since its inception, and I know the upcoming events will provide very useful information and learning to those who attend." Members of the HSPC will be educating other local community groups about suicide prevention on Sept. 10, and will run posters in three local malls and Facebook ads highlighting their key message of `Silence Hurts.' Those who plan on attending the Holy Trinity event must RSVP in advance by either calling 905-825-6000 or by visiting www.halton.ca/ tamievent. To find out more about the HSPC, and how to get help, visit www. suicidepreventionhalton.ca or attend the coalition's Nov. 9 annual general meeting, where Bob Rae, MP for Toronto-Centre, will be the keynote speaker detailing legislation related to Canada's National Suicide Prevention Strategy. For services available to those struggling with depression or mental health issues, call the Family Health Information Line by dialing 311, calling 905-825-6000 or visit www.halton.ca/ mentalhealth. To learn more about World Suicide Prevention Day, visit www.iasp.info/ wspd. This workshop is presented by: Mississauga Halton Self Management Program RECYCLE Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop Sept. 19th to Oct. 24th 2012 from 1:45 pm to 4:15 pm 263 Kerr St. OR Oct. 12th to Nov. 16th 2012 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm 410 Rebecca St. FREE REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2012 TO SAVE ON YOUR ENTRY FEE! For more information on other programs in your area please contact us! Oakville Seniors Centre - FOR MEMBERS Oakville YMCA WWW.OAKVILLEHALFMARATHON.COM Event created and managed by Landmark Sport Group Inc. Are you struggling to manage life with a chronic condition? Do you care for someone who has a chronic condition? 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