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Oakville Beaver, 5 Sep 2013, p. 11

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Silence Hurts message on World Suicide Day World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10, and the Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition (HSPC) is using the day to promote its "Silence Hurts" message across the region. In addition to presentations throughout the day, the coalition is hosting a free community event at Holy Trinity Secondary School, 2420 Sixth Line, from 7-9 p.m. "The HSPC is a collaborative of individuals and organizations providing a valuable service throughout Halton," said Regional Chair, Gary Carr. "Halton Region is proud to be a member of the coalition because, working together, the partnership provides leadership, advocacy and education to support everyone in our community." The session at Holy Trinity will focus on the subtle signs of someone considering suicide and how to respond, how to seek help or deal with a loss and what supports are available locally. "Suicide is a real issue in our community," said Chris Pickersgill, HSPC chair. "The coalition's goal, through 11 | Thursday, September 5, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Suicide is a real issue in our community. The coalition's goal, through community forums and our other resources, is to help reduce the stigma associated with suicide and mental health. Help is available in Halton. Chris Pickersgill, open to the public. For services available to those with depression or mental health issues, call Halton Region to speak with a public health nurse by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000, or visit www.halton.ca/mentalhealth. The HSPC provides leadership, advocacy, and education to the Halton community on suicide, prevention and community needs. The coalition is a loose-knit collaboration of some 30 Halton organizations and agencies as well as interested individuals and survivors of suicide throughout the Region. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations concerned about suicide awareness, prevention, intervention, and postintervention in Halton Region. Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition community forums and our other resources, is to help reduce the stigma associated with suicide and mental health. Help is available in Halton." To find out more about the HSPC, and how to get help, visit www.suicidepreventionhalton.ca The coalition's Nov. 8 annual general meeting with keynote speaker Dr. David Goldbloom, University of Toronto psychiatry professor and chair of the Board of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is Family Golf Learning Centre Has Now Closed We want to once again thank all of the wonderful people we met during our 31 years of operation in Oakville. We closed at the end of business on Sept. 2. The property will now be developed by the owner...Beautiful commercial buildings. Many people thought we would be sad...but we aren't looking back with sadness, but rather looking forward with enthusiasm with what we plan to build and reopen at a new location in 2015. To keep posted with our progress, and the outstanding features the new golf centre will offer, just e-mail at info@FamilygolfOakville.com and say "Keep me posted" We promise, no junk, and your address will go nowhere else. We'll give you great golf ideas, and interesting items about this great game. E C U D RE DEERFIELD GOLF CLUB recycle REUSE 5 OFF $ CHECK FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR DETAILS & SPECIALS Book Online and get Again, thanks so much... You were wonderful! Download our mobile app for Android and iPhone www.golfdeerfield.com N. SERVICE RD. 2363 North Ser vice Road Just East of Bronte Rd. Oakville FAMILY GOLF LEARNING CENTRE HWY 25 3RD LINE QEW 905-847-5555

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