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Suicide Prevention Presentation Offered For Basking Ridge Parents

The presentation offers tips to parents and caregivers on learning how to recognize the signs of suicide risk and go for help.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A suicide prevention presentation will be held for Basking Ridge parents on Thursday.

Effective School Solution (ESS) will be hosting "Having Hope: Suicide Prevention" on Jan. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. with Edward Watson, LCSW, presenting.

The presentation is virtual. To register with Zoom need to click here.

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"The good news is we can help prevent suicide: parents and caregivers are in a prime position to learn how to recognize the signs of suicide risk and go for help. This workshop helps parents and caregivers build the skills and confidence necessary to identify vulnerable youth and assist in seeking help," according to ESS.

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