Name: Out of the Abyss: Suicide Support Group
Start: 2026-09-29T18:00:00-04:00
Location: West Haven Public Library

West Haven Public Library

<ul>Join us for a suicide prevention and mental health support group for young adults hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). This group is a peer support space for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide and will meet on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm. 
<ul><li>Connect with others who understand</li><li>Share experiences and feelings</li><li>Build coping skills and resilience</li><li>Explore pathways towards healing, hope, and purpose </li></ul>
No registration is required! Contact NAMI with any questions at preventsuicide@namict.org, 860-882-0236 or at their website NAMICT.org</ul>

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