Suicide Awareness Week
National Suicide Awareness week brings attention to mental health, resources and training to increase community capacity to support people with thoughts of suicide and to reduce the stigma that stops individuals from seeking help for matters related to mental health.
2024 Events
| Chalk the Walk and Have the Talk |
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Help us raise awareness on suicide prevention by using chalk to beautify our community with images and messages of hope, resilience, and suicide prevention.
Chalk the Walk from September 8 to September 14 and submit a photo to be entered to win a gift card! This contest is open to all Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County residents.
Submit photo entries here between September 8 and September 16.
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| Guided Forest Bathing Session |
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The practice of Forest Bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which literally translates to "forest bathing". The research-based framework used for a forest bathing session supports the healing and wellness that comes from connecting with the natural world, which is shown to boost mental health, reduce cortisol, and benefit both cardiovascular and immune systems. The pace of forest bathing is slow, and it is different than walking or hiking in that you are already at your destination. The focus of the session is on making connections with your surroundings. During the session, you will be offered invitations to support your connection with the natural world using all of your senses.
This event will be held outdoors, please dress comfortably and for the weather.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED- UPDATED INFORMATION BELOW* When: September 26, 2024- World Suicide Awareness Day Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area Cost: Free A light dinner will be provided prior to the session from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.
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