New Lenox Police Department 200 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, Illinois 60451 Bob Sterba Chief of Police
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Press Release For Immediate Release Date: July 19, 2016 Contact: Daniel Martin, Public Safety Division Chief (815) 462-6100
“A Pathway to Hope and Healing” In Support of World Suicide Prevention Day In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, the New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition is hosting “A Pathway to Hope and Healing.” Family members that have been affected by suicide or depression are encouraged to attend. Community organizations involved with suicide prevention and awareness will provide information and literature from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. At 7:00pm a panel discussion will be held in the Community Room. The discussion will include firsthand accounts from individuals whose lives have been touched by suicide including:
A family member who lost a loved one to suicide; A crisis line worker; Someone who has attempted suicide; A mental health professional.
The panel discussion will be followed by a Remembrance and Awareness Walk around the Village Commons at 8:00pm. Suicide prevention and awareness
ribbons will be provided for all attendees. Closing remarks will be provided by Mayor Tim Baldermann. Date: Wednesday September 7, 2016 Time: 6:00-8:30 pm Where: New Lenox Village Hall / Community Room, 1 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451 This is a FREE event! To register, please call Daniel Martin, Public Safety Division Chief at the New Lenox Police Department (815) 462-6128 or
[email protected].