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Good Grief

Good Grief Suicide Loss Support Group

WHERE: Starbuck's Community Meeting Room, 2400 South Bonnyview, Redding.

WHEN: Every first and third Monday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Providing support and understanding for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. Facilitators: Rhonda Marglon and Linda Henrich: 530-691-4446 Ext. 214

The Shasta Suicide Prevention Workgroup Meeting

The CARE Center, 1401 Gold St., Redding, 2:30pm -4:30pm.

Our mission is to decrease suicide attempts and deaths in Shasta County through collaboration, advocacy, education, training and evaluation.

The Workgroup meets on the third Tuesday of every month. This is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend. Click here for more information on how to get involved with suicide prevention efforts in Shasta County!

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The Stand Against Stigma Committee Meeting

The CARE Center - 1401 Gold St., Redding 1:30pm - 3:00pm.

The Stand Against Stigma Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month, and works to promote mental wellness, increase community awareness of mental health and end the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance abuse. The CEC also promotes the Stand Against Stigma campaign and plans mental health month events in May.

Sunday, June 10th

Running Brave - The Race to End Suicide

Riverfront Park, Redding, 8:00am - 11:00am.

Running Brave is a local race to raise awareness about suicide and mental health, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to AFSP. The event offers a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5k & 10k. In addition there will also be information booths, speakers on mental health, and a raffle.

Saturday, September 8th

Redding Out of the Darkness Walk

Lake Redding Park, Redding, 8:00am - 12:00pm. Walk begins at 9:00am

When you participate in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

Click here for event details and how to register. You may also contact Linda Henrich for more information.

November is National Suicide Loss Survivor Month

Each year, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) offers a day of support for survivors of suicide loss, featuring an annually produced documentary about healing and hope. This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.

Last year, Survivor Day took place on November 18, 2017. Be sure to check back with us for information on 2018's event.

For more information, visit AFSP's Survivor Day webpage.

View the trailer for 2017's film, "The Journey".