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Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Presented by Suicide Prevention Services of America

Held at the Oswego Senior Center. Wednesday, Nov. 12th and Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Call to RSVP for either date at 630-554-5602

Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 6-7pm and Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 10-11am

The elderly account for the highest percentage per population that dies by suicide. Natasha Clark, LPC, Suicide Prevention Services of America, will facilitate a conversation/discussion of this important topic.

A conversation about suicide in a safe environment to address the following questions:

• Why do people have suicidal thoughts?

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• Who experiences suicidal thoughts?

• Is it dangerous to talk about suicide?

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• Why is suicide a taboo subject?

• Do suicidal people truly want to die?

Call 630-554-5602 to RSVP for either date.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E Washington, Oswego. For more information call: 630-554-5602, email: info@oswegoseniorcenter.org, or visit our website: www.oswegoseniorcenter.org

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