CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Family Service of Champaign County is inviting community members to attend a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Workshop on June 18 at the Champaign Public Library.
The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include presentations from several organizations focused on mental health, suicide prevention, and veteran support services.
According to promotional materials, featured sessions will include presentations from the following:
- 9:35-10:25 am – Jamie Boone Project Presentation
- 10:35-11:25 am – Diane Fall Presentation
- 11:55-12:45 pm – NAMI Ending the Silence
- 12:55-1:45 pm – SAVE: Training Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Organizers say the workshop is designed to raise awareness about suicide prevention, connect residents with resources, and encourage open conversations surrounding mental health.
Lunch will be provided, and attendees can receive continuing education credits. Registration information is available through Family Service of Champaign County or click on this link: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Workshop Tickets, Thursday, June 18 • 9 AM – 2 PM | Eventbrite.
For more information, residents can contact the Self-Help Center at 217-352-0099 ext. 158 or e-mail oernst@familyservicecc.org.