Morris: Let's Talk About Suicide Prevention

Press release from the Township of Morris:

Sept. 14, 2020

Let's Talk About Suicide Prevention / Live Webinar/ Sept 24th / 7-8:30 PM

Let's Talk About Suicide Prevention Flyer

In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, all are invited to join Morris Township Mayor Cathy Wilson, Chatham Borough Councilman, Len Resto, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Moms Demand Action Morris County Group at a virtual event to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

WHEN: Thursday, September 24th 7:00-8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Morris Township Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81810016256?pwd=NjhudWFZL0xUajM3WTdFalhCbnNuUT09

Webinar ID: 818 1001 6256 / Passcode: 064617

WHAT: Hosted by Mayor Cathy Wilson, all are invited to join as we gather virtually for an honest conversation about suicide and how to prevent it. Presenters for this evening’s event include:

• Len Resto, survivor, will share his personal story.
• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will help us learn about depression and risk factors for suicide.
• Moms Demand Action will educate us on one thing you can do when a loved one is in crisis.
• Time for Q & A from the audience will be provided after each presenter.

ABOUT LEN RESTO

Len Resto is a well-known survivor speaker and an avid supporter of AFSP’s mission and work. He currently serves on the Chatham Borough Council.

ABOUT AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (AFSP)

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a respected organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

ABOUT MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA

Moms Demand Action was created by a mother of five, Shannon Watts, after the devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Moms Demand Action is a nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to ending gun violence in all of its forms – including suicide.

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This press release was produced by the Township of Morris. The views expressed here are the author’s own.