You Matter to Klamath to host Suicide Prevention Month town hall

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The following is a press release from Klamath Basin Behavioral Health

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County’s Multi-Agency Suicide Prevention Coalition, You Matter to Klamath, invites you to a community Town Hall on September 24, 2022, from 1:00 PM -4:00 PM at the Community Health Education Center located at 2200 N Eldorado Avenue in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Attendees will learn about local initiatives, watch prevention videos created by local youth, and attend a Question and Answer panel with representatives from Citizens for Safe Schools, Klamath Basin Behavioral Health, Klamath County School District, Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services, and Veterans Affairs.  Wellness baskets will be raffled throughout the event and admittance is free.

Arnold Thomas, MSW, attempt survivor, and Chaplain, will deliver an inspiring keynote presentation followed by questions and answers. The event will close with a spoken word performance by Indigenous Poet Shuína Skó. Attendees will leave empowered with new resources to support those who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, text TALK to 741741, or contact Klamath Basin Behavioral Health at 541-883-1030.