The Charlottesville/Albemarle Coalition for Healthy Youth (CACHY) is sponsoring two community events this week (September 23 and 24) as part of World Suicide Prevention Month.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014
6:30 to 8 p.m.

WHO: Parents, caregivers, teachers, community members, and any others who are concerned for and about youth

WHERE: Region Ten CSB Conference Rm, 500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA

WHAT: Anya Shaffer, Virginia’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator, will discuss how to talk with your children about suicide, recognizing warning signs and risk factors, and resources available for help.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014
9 to 10:30 a.m.

WHO: Community partner agencies; Coalition members; those interested in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and similar helping professionals

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club, 1000 B Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA

WHAT: Anya Shaffer, Virginia’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator, will discuss the connection between substance abuse and suicide, as well as means restrictions as a prevention strategy. Resources and information for your agency will be provided.

Light refreshments will be provided at both events.

Questions? Contact Lori Wood, Director of Prevention, Region Ten Community Services Board, at 434-972-1892 or Lori.Wood@regionten.org.