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'A Helping of Hope' suicide prevention and awareness breakfast is Sept. 28 at Terry Hills, RSVP by Sept. 17

By Billie Owens

"A Helping of Hope" is the theme of this year's Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Suicide Prevention and Awareness Breakfast.

The free event will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, at Terry Hills Restaurant and Banquet Facility, located at 5122 Clinton Street Road in Batavia.

In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, the Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming County Suicide Prevention Coalitions will come together to share the work of the local coalitions as well as discuss current/forthcoming initiatives.

Invited presenters include:

  • Missy Stolki, area director, WNY, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention;
  • Kelly Deneka & Heidi Meides-Judge, Sources of Strength Suicide Prevention Program;
  • Andy Prentice, Rochester Psychiatric Center, Mobil Integration Team;
  • Meredith Menier, "A Survivor's Love Story."

Complementary breakfast. Space is limited.

RSVP by Sept. 17.

For more information or to register, in Genesee County contact Sue Gagne:  sgagne@wyomingco.net

This event is supported by the NYS Office of Mental Health and the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State.

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