Royal Oak SAFE Events + Projects + Meetings April and May

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(Suicide Awareness is For Everyone)

In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 13.7 minutes.  

Suicide is preventable.

Royal Oak SAFE endorses important events and programs 

in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and 

May for Mental Health Awareness Month

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April 2, 2014 

Royal Oak, MI -- Royal Oak SAFE, a diverse, collaborative task force of elected officials, youth, community leaders, law enforcement professionals, advocates, parents, mental health professionals and survivors is working year-round to promote mental health and wellness and prevent the epidemic of suicide and suicide attempts. Founded in 2013, Royal Oak SAFE's founder, City Commissioner Peggy K. Goodwin, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Southeast Michigan Chapter this month. For more information about AFSP, please click here:  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Royal Oak SAFE invites the community to the following events and programs in April and May:

Monday, April 7 @ 7:30 p.m. 211 Williams Street - City Commission Chambers

The Royal Oak City Commission will give HAVEN and Royal Oak SAFE a proclamation in honor of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Join Royal Oak SAFE task force member Liz Bayer of HAVEN and others in support of this proclamation.  In addition to sexual assaults being under-reported and prosecuted, the AFSP reports a strong link between victims of sexual assault, suicide attempts and suicide. Read proclamation here:Sexual Assault Awareness Proclamation

Friday, April 25 @ 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. TAKE BACK THE NIGHT.  HAVEN's annual event that includes testimonials, inspirational speeches and a powerful walk against sexual assault. Begin at Affirmations in Ferndale Click Here for More Information 

Saturday, May 3rd @ 10:00 a.m. 9th Annual MOM 5K Run/Walk: Starr Jaycee Park, 13 Mile Royal Oak

Royal Oak SAFE Member Julie Farhat lovingly honors her mother's legacy with the MOM (Mind Over Matter) 5K run/walk to raise awareness and funds to continue breaking the stigma about mental illness and strengthen suicide prevention efforts locally and regionally.  To register and for more information, click here:  MOM RUN/WALK INFO  

Wednesday, May 28:  Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Mental Health Fair from 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

Royal Oak SAFE has been invited to participate in Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak's Mental Health Fair by the staff of 9 Center Psychiatry.  The fair will have a wealth of resources and information about mental health and wellness and suicide prevention. The event takes place on Wednesday, May 28th from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the South Tower of Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital,  Suite 100 in the hallway. 

Royal Oak SAFE Meetings

Royal Oak SAFE meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center at 3500 Marais in Royal Oak.  The next two meetings are:

Tuesday, April 22 @ 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 27 @ 6:00 p.m.

Did You Know?

Royal Oak SAFE member Maureen Elliott of Beaumont Health System is coordinating a Royal Oak SAFE research inquiry with members of Beaumont Health System.  To read the inquiry, please click here:  SAFE Inquiry.  The findings will be presented at a community dialogue later this year.