Published by the Record Courier
A group gathered on the Saturday before Thanksgiving for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day to view and discuss a film about grief recovery. The event was sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Portage County with partners from the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, Coleman Health Services, Townhall II, and Children’s Advantage. The Suicide Loss Support Group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Children’s Advantage, 520 N. Chestnut St, Ravenna. Call 330-673-1756 for more information. From left are Joel Mowrey, PhD, Mental Health & Recovery Board; Michelle Furbee, Coleman Health Services; Kristen Carmen, Children’s Advantage; Deidre Svab, community member and guest speaker; and Paul Dages, Townhall II.