Westfield Health Bulletin: Hope Is Always the Answer

Westfield Health Bulletin: hope is always the answer

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide not only ends an estimated 49,000 lives yearly in the United States, it leaves families and friends navigating grief, guilt and what ifs for the rest of their lives. It is the 10th leading cause of adult deaths and the second for 10 -24-year-olds. On Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, a National moment of silence was held to remember those lost, to let others know they are no…

Ceremony offers light and hope to combat suicide

Christian Gammon-Roy Tribune A small crowd gathered at Minnehaha Bay on Wednesday morning, September 10th to witness the lighting of the Flame of Hope on World Suicide Prevention Day. An annual tradition for the local Suicide Prevention Task Force, this year marked the 9th lighting ceremony. Once again, community partners including representatives from Nipissing First Nation and guest speakers came together to light an actual flame, which remain…