Ontario Community Newspapers

Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 10 Oct 2008, p. 15

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The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 10, 2008 - Ai 5 Learn how to help prevent suicide _________________IC I fi rusET A FRESH START. Get SOLUTIONS now for: Suicide Prevention Coalitions annual general meeting this Wednesday. The session, which will take place at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, will offer participants a chance to leamn about the coali- tions progress, help set priorities for future action and participate in a discussion about what they can do to help. The event will start with a net- working lunch at noon, with a meeting agenda to follow from 1 to 4 p.m. 'Constructing Hope Together - Community Suicide Prevention' is the theme of this year's keynote address to be delivered by Dr. Heather Fiske, a psychologist with di *Cecirck to ur braitwrkadimr *Maie tsut otbille fana lii0i adreor;onthfront h ard idms Chîirnur 1udtîatOt deor edetettis ad pair, ad rioud de rit ce oti- Ridem ratiirnt mpm-il *ea ad ueatpate hdet Rfepect trAfttcn at ai w sigs d Iot Sitop andtlooki]et ad tt agîbim Stereet A private practîtioner, teachei- and writer, Dr. Fiske is a long-urne volunteer and frequent speaker for local, national and international suicide prevention groups. She's also the recipient of the Canadian Association for Suicide Preventioti national service award. "Approximately 30 people die by suicide in Halton every year,' said Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal. 'Over 400 are hospitalized annually from attempted suicides. And for every suicidaI death, at least six others are directly impacted. As a commu- nity, we need to, break the silence. By talking openly and sharing experiences ai events such as this, we work together to save lives and Coalition provides leadership, advocacy and education to the Halton communîty on suicide, pre- venteon and community needs. its a loose-kuit collaboration of some 30 Halton organîzations and agen- cies as well as interested individu- aIs and survivcsrs cof suicide throughout Halton. Membership ir open to ail mndi- viduals and organizateons con- cerned about suicide awareness, prevention, intervention and posi- vention in Halton. Members of the public are mnvii- cd to attend the meeting ai no charge, but an RSVP is required. To regîster call Wynn ai (905) 825- 6000, ext. 2983, or e-mail Winifred.OkeanePhalton.ca. Persistent Blli Collectors judgemenls, Law Sus Student Loon Delinquent Taxes Foreclosures Divorce Relted Fîrorcîi Problems Bankraptcy can ire avocded. Cati us No charge for intal cocnsultation! oeePADDON ByÀppoinmemet 0iy. IYORKE NC. 875-0811a 225 Main Street East (Main & Martin St.) Mlton A better solution! Milton Hwy 401 & James Snow Pkwy (905) 864m3303 -O.A.C. Al credit offert avaiairie upai approvat of credi onty on your Brick Card Patnum. Minimum purchase of $20.0.Anrinck deivers charges, GST (5%), provincial saies taxes (if aptlicatitet, and administration tee ($9990) are equined lo ie paid arrtime ofi purchase, balance due January 210. tneresr may accnue fut rtrefinal125 days prir te rire pomotions due date iutati e waived if rire payment is made in fulbth ie due date See rn store or eler to your Brick Cad Account Holder Agreement for fuit derails, Product may ary iry location. We reserue thee rîght ton imit quunties by sore and pet purcirase. +Thus oser cannot ire comiined

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