Survivors of Suicide Support and Healing, Nov. 17 in Danvers

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, starting at 9 a.m., survivors of suicide loss will gather together at All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore -- as they will around the world -- to garner mutual support and practical guidance on coping with grief.

This year, at the annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, light a candle in memory of a loved one. Remember and celebrate lives lost to suicide, share photos and mementos, and be open to your grief as you are embraced and comforted by a caring community that understands and has shared similar experiences.

The event -- the North Shore Conference and Healing location in Massachusetts -- is being hosted by Hayley's Hope Foundation, in conjunction with All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore, and will offer programming that includes the comforting presence of certified Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dog Teams, deployed from All Saints North Shore, who will be on site to provide comfort and emotional support.

While no one chooses to walk this journey of being a survivor of suicide loss, there is comfort, hope and support by being with others who understand. If you have lost someone to suicide, please join us.

This year's event begins at 9 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). Our full schedule includes:

• Group Discussions & Support
• AFSP’s DVD Presentation
• Printed Information & Resources
• Memorial Slideshow & Display
• Candlelight Ceremony
• Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs Teams will be on site to provide comfort & emotional support

You are welcome to bring photos and other small mementos of your loved ones to share

Pre-Registration strongly recommended. Go to: Survivor Day -- AFSP.

Entrance for the gathering is at 46 Cherry Street, the second red door from the corner. All Saints is across the street from Danvers Town Hall and parking is available on the street, within the marked lines, or at the nearby Elm Street Municipal lot.

For more information please contact Leslie Blake, director of survivor support.