BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:DPCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-MICROSOFT-CDO-TZID:10 BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T060000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T060000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T070000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220326 UID:7054CC8E-1B9F-405B-9590-C8BE57FD3054 SUMMARY:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) CREATED:20220211T171829Z DTSTAMP:20220211T171829Z URL:https://lewiscountysuicideprevention.com/calendar/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-asist DESCRIPTION:Click here to register.\NASIST is a two-day course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.\NLocation - Lewis County JCC Education Center, 7395 East Road, Lowville, NY 13367\N\NThis is a two-day workshop. Workshop instruction starts at 8:30am and finishes by 4:30pm both days. Please ensure that you are able to attend both days for the entire time.\NIn this workshop you will have an opportunity to explore your experiences with and your attitudes about suicide. You will also have an opportunity to better understand the needs of a person at risk of suicide and learn how to use suicide first-aid to meet those needs. If these activities concern you, please talk to one of your trainers.\N15 contact hours are available for Social Worker and LMHC. Interested participants will be provided with a link at the end of the class with instructions on how to proceed including payment of the event fee and service fee totaling $62.24.\N15 hours are also available upon completion of the workshop for current CASAC's.\NSuicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0384.\NThe Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY), is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0090.\NThis workshop is restricted to persons over 18 years of age.\NThis workshop is made possible by: Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition & The Suicide Prevention Center of New York, New York State Office of Mental Health.\NRegistration questions? Call (315) 376-5238\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Click here to register.

ASIST is a two-day course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

Location - Lewis County JCC Education Center, 7395 East Road, Lowville, NY 13367

This is a two-day workshop. Workshop instruction starts at 8:30am and finishes by 4:30pm both days. Please ensure that you are able to attend both days for the entire time.
In this workshop you will have an opportunity to explore your experiences with and your attitudes about suicide. You will also have an opportunity to better understand the needs of a person at risk of suicide and learn how to use suicide first-aid to meet those needs. If these activities concern you, please talk to one of your trainers.
15 contact hours are available for Social Worker and LMHC. Interested participants will be provided with a link at the end of the class with instructions on how to proceed including payment of the event fee and service fee totaling $62.24.
15 hours are also available upon completion of the workshop for current CASAC's.
Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0384.
The Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY), is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0090.
This workshop is restricted to persons over 18 years of age.
This workshop is made possible by: Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition & The Suicide Prevention Center of New York, New York State Office of Mental Health.
Registration questions? Call (315) 376-5238

X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:2 X-COLOR:562D88 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T200000 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=4TU;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20221227T235900Z UID:ED1BA8A5-BB4F-49E9-929C-1DB285E386EB SUMMARY:Suicide Bereavement Support Group CREATED:20220331T194341Z DTSTAMP:20220331T194341Z URL:https://lewiscountysuicideprevention.com/calendar/suicide-bereavement-support-group DESCRIPTION:Location: Lowville Free Library\NClick here to register --> Lewis County Suicide Bereavement Support Group\NWhen someone loses a loved one by suicide, it can take an extended period of time to recover from this loss. The way in which someone heals from this can take many different forms and periods of time. Many people experience a large range of strong emotions that can be hard to cope with all by themselves. Even when people do receive support and comfort from family and close friends, they may not know how to best support and comfort the person experiencing the loss. This can lead to the person experiencing the loss to feel just as alone or lost as before. It can be very hard to find others who truly understand what you are going through.\NBereavement is the state of intense grief or mourning after the loss of a loved one. Although some may believe this is a temporary, short-term state of being, this grief can lead to people feeling as though they will never feel happy or normal ever again. This is why it’s so important for suicide loss survivors to receive the support they need from people who truly understand what they are going through.\NBy participating in a support group, suicide loss survivors will be able to hear other’s stories and share their own as well. Meeting in this way makes it possible for them to feel less lost or misunderstood, and just as importantly, shows them that healing is possible. In addition to this, people receive much needed validation that the grieving process is long, difficult, and different for each person.\NThis is an open group, meaning you can join at any time. It is okay if there were meetings in the past you didn't attend.\N*This is a support group, not therapy. We do not diagnose or treat anyone. *\N*If at any point the facilitators believe that you are not fit for the group or need additional resources, they will suggest what they think is best for you. We have to do what is best for the group as a whole.*\NFor additional information, please visit our Suicide Bereavement Support group page: Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition - Suicide Bereavement Support Group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Location: Lowville Free Library

Click here to register --> Lewis County Suicide Bereavement Support Group

When someone loses a loved one by suicide, it can take an extended period of time to recover from this loss. The way in which someone heals from this can take many different forms and periods of time. Many people experience a large range of strong emotions that can be hard to cope with all by themselves. Even when people do receive support and comfort from family and close friends, they may not know how to best support and comfort the person experiencing the loss. This can lead to the person experiencing the loss to feel just as alone or lost as before. It can be very hard to find others who truly understand what you are going through.

Bereavement is the state of intense grief or mourning after the loss of a loved one. Although some may believe this is a temporary, short-term state of being, this grief can lead to people feeling as though they will never feel happy or normal ever again. This is why it’s so important for suicide loss survivors to receive the support they need from people who truly understand what they are going through.

By participating in a support group, suicide loss survivors will be able to hear other’s stories and share their own as well. Meeting in this way makes it possible for them to feel less lost or misunderstood, and just as importantly, shows them that healing is possible. In addition to this, people receive much needed validation that the grieving process is long, difficult, and different for each person.

This is an open group, meaning you can join at any time. It is okay if there were meetings in the past you didn't attend.

*This is a support group, not therapy. We do not diagnose or treat anyone. *

*If at any point the facilitators believe that you are not fit for the group or need additional resources, they will suggest what they think is best for you. We have to do what is best for the group as a whole.*

For additional information, please visit our Suicide Bereavement Support group page: Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition - Suicide Bereavement Support Group

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Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health Guide (Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved.) takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth. It is data-driven and evidence-informed. The Guide seeks to introduce mental health and wellness, and how to care for one’s mental health in a nonthreatening way that encourages the self-identification of warning signs and when to apply the use of internal and external healthy coping strategies to help reduce risk. It introduces the characteristics of trusted adults, who may be one, how to practice talking with a trusted adult, and promotes proactive communication. It gives youth the opportunity to create a personal mental health plan (of action) that they can use daily, and in a time of need that can help them avert crisis.

This is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults.

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Please Register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/377449029207

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This is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults.

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This is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults.

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This is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults.

X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:3 X-COLOR:562D88 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220822T113000 UID:BB360461-DE81-4808-9E34-F82815C70B4B SUMMARY:Gizmo Read-Along at William H Bush Memorial Library (Martinsburg) CREATED:20220708T180759Z DTSTAMP:20220708T180759Z URL:https://lewiscountysuicideprevention.com/calendar/gizmo-read-along-at-william-h-bush-memorial-library-martinsburg DESCRIPTION:Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health Guide (Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved.) takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth. It is data-driven and evidence-informed. The Guide seeks to introduce mental health and wellness, and how to care for one’s mental health in a nonthreatening way that encourages the self-identification of warning signs and when to apply the use of internal and external healthy coping strategies to help reduce risk. It introduces the characteristics of trusted adults, who may be one, how to practice talking with a trusted adult, and promotes proactive communication. It gives youth the opportunity to create a personal mental health plan (of action) that they can use daily, and in a time of need that can help them avert crisis.\NThis is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults.

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/377407906207

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This is a free read-along for children ages 5-10 and their trusted adults.

X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1 X-COLOR:562D88 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T123000 UID:DC422CB6-1367-47F0-BD95-C00A755FE21C SUMMARY:Gun Safe Raffle Drawing CREATED:20220713T190207Z DTSTAMP:20220713T190207Z URL:https://lewiscountysuicideprevention.com/calendar/gun-safe-raffle-drawing DESCRIPTION:The Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition invites you to win one of two Wasatch 24 Gun Fire Safes!\NOne raffle ticket will be entered per dollar donated to the Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Donations can be made via Venmo, @LCSPC, or by mailing a check to Lewis Coutny Suicide Prevention Coalition, 7785 N. State St. Suite 2, Lowville, NY 13367.\NCompletion of a gun safety course between 1/1/22 and the drawing will qualify for 25 raffle tickets submitted. A copy of the certificate of completion can be emailed to aprilseymourritz@lewiscounty.ny.gov or mailed to the address above.\NDuring the month of September, everyone who likes or shares our public service announcement Facebook posts will receive 1 ticket (per like) and 3 tickets (per share).\NOnly one safe per household is permitted. If the same household is drawn twice, the second drawing will be repeated. The winner of the safes must be able to pick up them from Lewis County Public Health, Lowville, NY. \N \NJoin us for the Live Facebook Event X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition invites you to win one of two Wasatch 24 Gun Fire Safes!

One raffle ticket will be entered per dollar donated to the Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Donations can be made via Venmo, @LCSPC, or by mailing a check to Lewis Coutny Suicide Prevention Coalition, 7785 N. State St. Suite 2, Lowville, NY 13367.

Completion of a gun safety course between 1/1/22 and the drawing will qualify for 25 raffle tickets submitted. A copy of the certificate of completion can be emailed to aprilseymourritz@lewiscounty.ny.gov or mailed to the address above.

During the month of September, everyone who likes or shares our public service announcement Facebook posts will receive 1 ticket (per like) and 3 tickets (per share).

Only one safe per household is permitted. If the same household is drawn twice, the second drawing will be repeated. The winner of the safes must be able to pick up them from Lewis County Public Health, Lowville, NY.

Join us for the Live Facebook Event

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We are joining thousands of teams across the country to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

To join our team for the Out of the Darkness Walk on 10/9 at Thompson Park in Watertown, visit https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm...

A team member does not need to donate, but can. If you cannot attend the event, please consider dontating via the link above

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LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.

LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T141802Z SEQUENCE:970 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:2 X-COLOR:562D88 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T193000 UID:AF417D9F-FAF6-42B7-B269-032B4BBD64C9 SUMMARY:Suicide Bereavement Support Group CREATED:20220331T234341Z DTSTAMP:20220331T234341Z URL:https://lewiscountysuicideprevention.com/calendar/suicide-bereavement-support-group-1672182001 DESCRIPTION:Location: Lowville Free Library\NClick here to register --> Lewis County Suicide Bereavement Support Group\NWhen someone loses a loved one by suicide, it can take an extended period of time to recover from this loss. The way in which someone heals from this can take many different forms and periods of time. Many people experience a large range of strong emotions that can be hard to cope with all by themselves. Even when people do receive support and comfort from family and close friends, they may not know how to best support and comfort the person experiencing the loss. This can lead to the person experiencing the loss to feel just as alone or lost as before. It can be very hard to find others who truly understand what you are going through.\NBereavement is the state of intense grief or mourning after the loss of a loved one. Although some may believe this is a temporary, short-term state of being, this grief can lead to people feeling as though they will never feel happy or normal ever again. This is why it’s so important for suicide loss survivors to receive the support they need from people who truly understand what they are going through.\NBy participating in a support group, suicide loss survivors will be able to hear other’s stories and share their own as well. Meeting in this way makes it possible for them to feel less lost or misunderstood, and just as importantly, shows them that healing is possible. In addition to this, people receive much needed validation that the grieving process is long, difficult, and different for each person.\NThis is an open group, meaning you can join at any time. It is okay if there were meetings in the past you didn't attend.\N*This is a support group, not therapy. We do not diagnose or treat anyone. *\N*If at any point the facilitators believe that you are not fit for the group or need additional resources, they will suggest what they think is best for you. We have to do what is best for the group as a whole.*\NFor additional information, please visit our Suicide Bereavement Support group page: Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition - Suicide Bereavement Support Group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Location: Lowville Free Library

Click here to register --> Lewis County Suicide Bereavement Support Group

This is an open group, meaning you can join at any time. It is okay if there were meetings in the past you didn't attend.

*This is a support group, not therapy. We do not diagnose or treat anyone. *

For additional information, please visit our Suicide Bereavement Support group page: Lewis County Suicide Prevention Coalition - Suicide Bereavement Support Group

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Friday, July 14, 2023 I 10 am - 2 pm American Legion Post 162 5383 Dayan St. Lowville, NY 13367.

Complimentary luncheon open to veterans, service members, and military-connected families.

For more information, contact Clear Path for Veterans Regional Manager Lance Stenfeldt at 315-687-3300 or lance@clearpathforvets.com.

Carthage American Legion Post 789 415 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619

To register, please email Kaitlynn.Tredway2@va.gov

Lunch will be provided!

What is Operation S.A.V.E. training?

• Learn a brief overview of suicide in the Veteran population

• Hear about suicide myths & misinformation

• Learn the risk factors for suicide

• Learn about the components of the S.A.V.E. model (Signs of suicide, Asking about suicide, Validating feelings, Encouraging help and Expediting treatment)

Brought to you by the: Carthage American Legion Post 789, Syracuse VA Medical Center, and North Country Veteran and Service Member Suicide Prevention Coalition

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Located in the villiage of Lowville

For more information or register: Visit the "Suicide Bereavement Support Group" tab on our homepage, call 315-376-5499 or email sierrakempney@lewiscounty.ny.gov.

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Event Details

Date: 09/17/2023

Location: Thompson Park, Roundhouse Shelter, Watertown, NY

Check-in and Event Activities Start Time: 11:00 am

Opening Ceremony: 12:15 pm

Walk will immediately follow the opening ceremony.

Use the link below to register or donate:

afsp.donordrive.com/team/310851

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Located in the villiage of Lowville

For more information or register: Visit the "Suicide Bereavement Support Group" tab on our homepage, call 315-376-5499 or email sierrakempney@lewiscounty.ny.gov.

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Located in the villiage of Lowville

For more information or register: Visit the "Suicide Bereavement Support Group" tab on our homepage, call 315-376-5499 or email sierrakempney@lewiscounty.ny.gov.

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Located in the villiage of Lowville

For more information or register: Visit the "Suicide Bereavement Support Group" tab on our homepage, call 315-376-5499 or email sierrakempney@lewiscounty.ny.gov.

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Located in the villiage of Lowville

For more information or register: Visit the "Suicide Bereavement Support Group" tab on our homepage, call 315-376-5499 or email sierrakempney@lewiscounty.ny.gov.

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting a Firearm Safety for Suicide Prevention Workshop next week! This virtual workshop will focus on empowering family members and loved ones to talk about firearm safety for suicide prevention. You'll also learn about firearms, safe storage, and how to have the conversation!

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Join us for a time of connection, reflection, and hope.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

2:00–4:00 PM

Saint Drogo’s Coffee & Bake House

7514 South State St.

Lowville, NY 13367

This day brings together those who have lost someone to suicide, offering a space to share stories, find comfort, and remind one another that you are not alone.

To register visit: https://lowville-new-york.isosld.afsp.org

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