World Suicide Prevention Day happens each year in September and is a day to remember loved ones that we’ve lost to suicide as well as learn about, and work together to promote suicide prevention/intervention efforts.
CMHA Vernon will be hosting the 3rd annual ‘Be the Light’ evening at the Polson Park Bandshell as an opportunity to join together as a community to remember those we have lost to suicide and support those who have survived.
Be the Light’ aims to reduce the shame and stigma that often surrounds suicide to allow for hope, healing and remembrance, the CMHA said.
Prior to the event, CMHA will be providing supplies to decorate memorial lanterns at 5:15 p.m. Participants can feel free to bring photos to include on the lanterns in memory of their loved ones.
After, community members will share words of hope, remembrance and support, followed by a short walk to the commemorative tree, which was planted in remembrance of those in our community lost to suicide.
The event is open to everyone and registration is not required.
For details call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 250-542-3114 ext. 226 or email support@cmhavernon.ca.