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International Survivors of Suicide Day Conference, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Danvers

If you've lost someone to suicide, please join us ...

Haley's Hope Foundation will host the North Shore Conference & Healing location in Massachusetts that is part of INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE DAY ~ Nov. 23, 2013.  

The conference -- free and open to all who have been touched by suicide -- takes place Saturday, November 23, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Danvers, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and its programming links with thousands of survivors of suicide loss around the world, who gather on this day, for mutual support & practical guidance on coping with grief. 

While no one chooses to walk this journey of being a survivor of suicide loss, all can find comfort, support and hope by being with others who understand. 

If you have lost someone to suicide, please join us. 

The Conference, which includes the viewing of the DVD broadcast of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and group discussion and. is free. All are welcome to attend (non-faith based). Light refreshments will be served. 

Advanced registration is strongly advised. 

The schedule includes:
9:30 a.m. Check in and registration 
10:00-10:45 a.m. Introductions & Speakers from Haley's Hope Foundation
10:45-12:00 p.m. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s DVD broadcast
12:00-1:00 p.m. Group Discussion & Closing ceremony 

You are also encouraged to bring to this event a personal item (photo, favorite book, toy, etc....) to share/display with all of us. 

For information or to register, please contact leslie.blake_hayleyslegacy@hotmail.com or 207-313-6298 or visit our Facebook Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1414655788767124/    

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