No-cost July 21 event teaches ways of preventing suicide
A growing percentage of Hoosier teens have attempted suicide or felt sad and hopeless for two or more weeks, according to the latest Indiana Youth Risk Behavior Study. With an eye toward these trends, the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) will present a Youth Worker Café on the subject of teen suicide and suicide prevention July 21 in Merrillville.
Sandy Appleby of Geminus Corporation will speak on the topic of prevention, giving tips for parents, friends and teachers to utilize when dealing with a teen who is contemplating suicide.
The forum is to be held July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Geminus Corporation, 8400 Louisiana St., Merrillville, 46410.
This event is open to youth workers, parents, community leaders, youth ministers, educators, counselors, others working to impact the well-being of local youth and those interested in this topic. As part of IYI’s Youth Worker Café program, attendees will receive lunch at no charge.
If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP by July 18 to Eric Evans of Geminus Corporation at eric.evans@geminus.org or by calling (219) 757-1883.
Youth Worker Cafés are designed to bring together local youth workers to build relationships and inspire collaborations that will benefit the healthy development of youth from conception through college. This Youth Worker Café is made possible by Geminus Corporation and IYI.
The Indiana Youth Institute promotes the healthy development of Indiana children and youth by serving the people, institutions and communities of Indiana that impact their well-being.