2006 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)

September 10, 2006: "With Understanding, New Hope"

The theme of the 4th annual WSPD was: "With Understanding, New Hope." This theme emphasizes the importance of translating knowledge generated from suicide research and clinical expertise into practice. LivingWorks supports WSPD through publicity efforts year-round, and provided funding for the following ASIST workshops that were organized around the world in support of this important day:

• Sep 7–8, 2006: Fort Frances, ON, Canada. Giizhikaandag Healing Centre
• Sep 7–8, 2006: Hope, BC, Canada. Hope Community Services
• Sep 7–8, 2006: Hyattsville, MD, USA. Community Crisis Services
• Sep 7–8, 2006: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada. CMHA
• Sep 7–8, 2006: Fort Riley, KS, USA. US Army
• Sep 9–10, 2006: Eston, SK, Canada. CMHA
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Toronto, ON, Canada. Salvation Army
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Kingston, ON, Canada. Providence Continuing Care
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Perth, ON, Canada. Distress Centre Lanark
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Swan River, MB, Canada. Parkland Regional Health Authority
• Sep 11–12, 2006: St. Pierre-Jolys, MB, Canada. South Eastman Health
• Sep 11–12, 2006 (FRENCH): Moncton, NB, Canada. CMHA
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Kinston, ON, Canada. Providence Continuing Care.
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Fort Riley, KS, USA. US Army
• Sep 11–12, 2006: Gimli, MB, Canada. Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
• Sep 12–13, 2006: Waterloo, ON, Canada. CMHA
• Sep 12–13, 2006: Hamilton, ON, Canada. CMHA Halton Branch
• Sep 12–13, 2006: Halifax, NS, Canada. DND
• Sep 13–14, 2006: Ireland. Northwestern Health Board
• (Dates TBA): Wales. MIND CYMRU

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