Suicide Prevention Workshop to be Held

State health data estimates one person dies by suicide in Hawai‘i every two days. Hospice of Hilo, now Hawai‘i Care Choices, invites the public to a free community workshop entitled: safeTalk Suicide Prevention Training.

Learn how to recognize and address suicidal clues, and connect those in need to life-saving interventions.

Facilitated by a certified instructor with the support of Spiritual Counselor, Rebekah Bernard, the workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hawai‘i Care Choices’ Community Building, located at 1011 Waianuenue Ave., in Hilo. RSVP by Sept. 20, call (808) 969-1733.