A community forum on suicide has been scheduled for this Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at McHenry County College in the Luecht Conference Center.
Everyone is invited to attend this forum: friends, family, youth, parents, grandparents, neighbors, community members, or leaders of organizations. Attendees will learn more about available resources in McHenry County, the warning signs of at risk persons, the importance of communication, and ways of getting help.
Participating agencies include: McHenry County Crisis Line, McHenry County Suicide Task Force, Youth and Parents from “Your Voice” of the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition, Pioneer Center, NAMI McHenry County, McHenry County Mental Health Board, and representatives from local law enforcement.
The McHenry County Crisis Line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week offering someone to talk to, help, and referrals. If you know someone who needs assistance, needs to talk to someone, or has feelings of hopelessness, they can contact the McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900.
