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SEPTEMBER 10
Changing the narrative on World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 9, 2024 | 3:20 PM
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September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and the Outreach Centre will be holding a few events filled with information, conversation, and self-care to mark the occasion and change the narrative on suicide.
A 2021 study by Alberta Health Services says that each year, more Albertans die by suicide than the number of people who die in motor vehicle collisions.
To bring awareness to this fact and comfort to those impacted, The Outreach Centre is holding the following events:
- 9:00 a.m.: Coffee Check-In at Stems Flowers and Cafe – Take a moment to yourself to enjoy some coffee and connect with others in a supportive space.
- *10:00 a.m.: Information Session at The Outreach Centre – In-person session about what the Outreach Centre does and services it offers related to suicide prevention.
- *11:00 a.m.: Outdoor Yoga at The Outreach Centre – Hosted by Breathing Room Yoga and Psycle, participants should bring their own yoga mat or towel.
- 12:00 p.m.: Lunch at The Outreach Centre – Will include sandwiches from Bo’s Sandwich Club and bottled water. Available by donation, while supplies last.
- *1:00 p.m.: Walk and Talk at The Outreach Centre – Walk with Outreach Centre employees on the paved path along Taylor Drive, just south of their building.
- *2:00 p.m.: Information Session at The Outreach Centre – Virtual session about suicide warning signs.
- 3:00 p.m.: Social Hour at Troubled Monk – Come together for good company, meaningful conversation, and connection.
