Suicide Prevention Series
for Teens & Parents
 
Presented by Sheri McGuinness,
Suicide Prevention Action Network, Georgia
 
 
 
Suicide Prevention
This presentation takes a serious look at suicide regarding prevention, intervention, and support following a loss. Sheri McGuinness, President of Suicide Prevention Action Network, Georgia will share information about:
  • Understanding prevention
  • Knowing what to do when a friend or family member is in trouble
  • How to support someone affected by a loss
  • Wellness and self care
Two workshops:
 
Hampton Park Library
Saturday, September 3
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m
 
Sharon Forks Library
Thursday, September 29
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
 
Suicide Prevention & Support Group
This presentation takes a serious look at suicide regarding prevention and intervention. Attendees who have been affected by a loss are encouraged to participate in the support group discussion.
 
Post Road Library
Sunday, September 4
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 
About Sheri McGuinness
 
Sheri McGuinness is President/CEO of the statewide non-profit organization, Suicide Prevention Action Network, Georgia. She recently launched her inspiring first book, Choosing Hope Finding Joy, which chronicles her personal journey navigating through trauma, grief, and loss.
 
She is a Survivor Services Specialist and has created strategies to develop services and support for survivors of a suicide loss in communities throughout Georgia. She is guiding, advising, and training individuals, organizations and communities in developing strategies to support families and individuals that are dealing with loss, grief and trauma statewide. Ms. McGuinness has played an integral role in Georgia’s suicide prevention strategic development and work within communities creating education, awareness, advocacy, resources and support statewide.
 
Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Road
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840

http://www.forsythpl.org/