{"id":22,"date":"2023-09-13T03:49:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T03:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powellwebdesign.com\/wosac\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:01:26","slug":"upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westorangesuicideadvocacycoalition.com\/wosac\/upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"UPCOMING EVENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-Bk-ksCR0Ch tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"41px 0px 46px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='41px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-Skgyi0R0C3\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BJysCA0Cn\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-ryXjRAC02   \" ><style>.tatsu-ryXjRAC02 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-ryXjRAC02 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>EVENTS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJysCA0Cn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BJysCA0Cn.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BJysCA0Cn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJysCA0Cn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJysCA0Cn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJysCA0Cn > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJysCA0Cn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJysCA0Cn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJysCA0Cn.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-Bk-ksCR0Ch .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 41px 0px 46px 0px;}.tatsu-Bk-ksCR0Ch .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-Bk-ksCR0Ch > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Bk-ksCR0Ch > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Bk-ksCR0Ch .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-ByZ4cjCAR2 tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"34px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='34px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rJe49s00An\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-S1A5sAAC3\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-external-image tatsu-S1KOi38vgg  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" data-src = \"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westorangesuicideadvocacycoalition.com\/wosac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-Flyer.png?fit=816%2C1020&ssl=1\" alt =\" \"  src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-S1KOi38vgg .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-S1KOi38vgg.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column{width: 45%;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap > .tatsu-column-bg-image{background-image: url(http:\/\/westorangesuicideadvocacycoalition.com\/wosac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-Flyer.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: scroll;background-position: top left;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bg-blur{background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: scroll;background-position: top left;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1A5sAAC3 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1A5sAAC3.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SyxC9i0R03\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-r1ZojR0C2   \" ><style>.tatsu-r1ZojR0C2 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-r1ZojR0C2 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4><strong>The 5K Run For WOSAC!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5>Join us Friday,October 3, 2025<br \/>Rock Spring Country Club\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>90 Rock Spring Road<\/strong><br \/><strong>West Orange NJ<\/strong><br \/><strong>Race start time 4:00 pm<\/strong><br \/><strong>Walk or Run Event!<\/strong><br \/><strong>Entry forms available<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>We&#8217;re seeking Sponsors to help support the event! Sponsorship Information: Contact Tammy Williams at <a href=\"mailto:twmsblackwell@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twmsblackwell@gmail.com<\/a> or call \u00a0(973) 219-7687.<\/h5>\n<h5>This race supports the mission of the West Orange (stop) Suicide Advocacy Coalition (WOSAC) which increases access to suicide awareness and prevention resources and support services in the Township of West Orange.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap   tatsu-S1QEnCCRh   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode x-largebtn tatsu-button left-icon rounded   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.raceentry.com\/run-for-wosac\/race-information\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"Click Here to register\" data-gdpr-atts={} target=\"_blank\">Click Here to register<\/a><style>.tatsu-S1QEnCCRh .tatsu-button{background-color: rgba(10,178,174,1);color: #ffffff ;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyxC9i0R03.tatsu-column{width: 55%;}.tatsu-SyxC9i0R03.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-SyxC9i0R03 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyxC9i0R03 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyxC9i0R03 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyxC9i0R03 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyxC9i0R03.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyxC9i0R03.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyxC9i0R03.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-ByZ4cjCAR2 .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 34px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-ByZ4cjCAR2 .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-ByZ4cjCAR2 > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByZ4cjCAR2 > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ByZ4cjCAR2 .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6 tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-ryxeExXQya\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-r1gHxXQyT\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-external-image tatsu-ByW9gX71p  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" data-src = \"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westorangesuicideadvocacycoalition.com\/wosac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grassroots-ad.png?fit=500%2C300&ssl=1\" alt =\" \"  src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-ByW9gX71p .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-ByW9gX71p.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1gHxXQyT.tatsu-column{width: 45%;}.tatsu-r1gHxXQyT.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-r1gHxXQyT > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1gHxXQyT > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1gHxXQyT > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1gHxXQyT > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1gHxXQyT.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1gHxXQyT.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1gHxXQyT.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-H1LHxmQka   \" ><style>.tatsu-H1LHxmQka .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-H1LHxmQka .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #e7ebeb; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 34px !important; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 26px;\">GrassROOTS Community Foundation<br \/>#greenribbonweek<br \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 17px; line-height: inherit; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin-block-end: 20px; color: #444444; text-align: center;\"><strong>Green Ribbon Week turns our lens toward wellness. Its goals are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 17px; line-height: inherit; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin-block-end: 20px; color: #444444; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">Educate youth about ways to maintain good mental health practices.<\/strong><br \/><strong style=\"font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">Encourage LISTENING to youth to better understand their needs and ways to support.<\/strong><br \/><strong style=\"font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">Make conversations about mental health as common as conversations about physical health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e7ebeb; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 28px !important; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e7ebeb; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 28px !important; text-align: center;\">Wear GREEN during the week of September 15-19, 2025.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>The Daily Practice one daily action that promotes your mental well-being. BREATHE &#8211; MOVE &#8211; CONNECT!<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Rally members of your organization\/school, take and share plenty of pictures with GrassROOTS and the public. Tag us @grassrootsfound!<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Youth: Choose to BREATHE and Talk it Out.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Adults: Take the time to LISTEN to young people before offering advice.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja.tatsu-column{width: 55%;}.tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJlxBlX7Ja.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(231,235,235,1);}.tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6 .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6 .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6 > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6 > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1bxEgXXk6 .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-H1ZBnxXQ1T tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HJlrnl7Xya\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BJy0l77y6\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-external-image tatsu-ByMyhhUPxl  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" data-src = \"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/westorangesuicideadvocacycoalition.com\/wosac\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/August-Jam-Session-PoP-UP.png?fit=940%2C788&ssl=1\" alt =\" \"  src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-ByMyhhUPxl .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-ByMyhhUPxl.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJy0l77y6.tatsu-column{width: 45%;}.tatsu-BJy0l77y6.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-BJy0l77y6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJy0l77y6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJy0l77y6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BJy0l77y6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJy0l77y6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJy0l77y6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BJy0l77y6.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Bkey0l7Q1T\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-HkSCxmXya   \" ><style>.tatsu-HkSCxmXya .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-HkSCxmXya .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #ffffff; 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Whether you&#8217;re a singer, poet, musician, or just love good vibes \u2014 <strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"298\">all are welcome<\/strong> to share, perform, or simply enjoy the talent in the room. 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The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from 2024 to 2026 is\u00a0&#8220;Changing the Narrative on Suicide.&#8221;\u00a0This theme emphasizes the importance of open and honest discussions about mental health and suicide to reduce stigma and promote understanding and support for those who are struggling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Key messages and actions<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Raise awareness:\u00a0Learn about the warning signs of suicide and risk factors, and share reliable information and resources with others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Reduce stigma:\u00a0Talk openly and honestly about suicide to create a culture of acceptance and support, where individuals feel comfortable seeking help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Support those in need:\u00a0Reach out to friends, family, or colleagues who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, listen without judgment, and encourage them to seek professional help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Advocate for change:\u00a0Support policies and legislation that prioritize mental health, increase access to care, and provide resources for those in need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Participate in events:\u00a0Look for and join local or online events, workshops, or campaigns that raise awareness and promote suicide prevention on September 10th and throughout September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">By working together, individuals, communities, organizations, and governments can make a difference in preventing suicide and creating a world where everyone feels valued and supported.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6.tatsu-column{width: 54.9%;}.tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6 > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-B1lZlZX7J6.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-ryZA1W7XJp.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(231,235,235,1);}.tatsu-ryZA1W7XJp .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-ryZA1W7XJp .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-ryZA1W7XJp > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ryZA1W7XJp > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-ryZA1W7XJp .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westorangesuicideadvocacycoalition.com\/wosac\/upcoming-events\/\" class=\"more-link style1-button\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - 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