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Child and Teen Suicide Prevention

The Merrick Jewish Centre Adult Education Committee presents the third in a three-part program aimed at making things better for the younger generation: CHILD AND TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION.

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Presenter:  Dr. Steven Kussin. Dr. Kussin is the “Eye on Education” reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880, columnist for the Herald chain of newspapers, adjunct professor at Hofstra University, and former high school principal.   He took his prevention training following a rash of suicides in Westchester.
This program is open to the entire South Shore community. A light bagel breakfast will be served  and materials need to be prepared for this interactive program, so attendees are asked to RSVP by calling 516-379-8650.

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