Suicide Awareness and Prevention Panel

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Please join us for a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Panel to Start a  Needed Conversation in Tangipahoa!
 
Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa and the Tangipahoa Chamber are hosting a Suicide Awareness and Prevent Panel on Tuesday, April 5, from 6:00 ? 7:30 p.m. in the Southeastern Louisiana University Student Union Grand Ballroom in Hammond. The free educational meet up is open to all adults in the community.  
 
?Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities,? said Michelle Gallo, CEO and Executive Director of Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa. ?The goal of this meeting is to raise awareness and share tools available to help our students and adults.?
 
Key experts in caring for students and adults in the mental health field will serve as panel experts. Participating leaders include:  Judge Blair Edwards, Juvenile Court, Division I with 21^st Judicial District Court; Dr. ?Rick? Richard Foster, Tangipahoa Parish Coroner; Dr. Brandon Cambre, Medical Director, with North Oaks Medical Center?s Emergency Department; Kasi Silbernagel, HR Analyst & Master ASIST Trainer with Florida Parishes Human Services Authority; Brandi Gonzales, Supervisor of Student Services with the Tangipahoa Parish School System; Paige Moody, Assistant Director University Counseling Center with Southeastern Louisiana University and Nick Richard, Executive Director with NAMI St. Tammany.
 
?With everyday challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we see more and more students and adults struggling to overcome various forms of mental health illness,? said Dawn Cazedessus, Tangipahoa Chamber Chairman.  ?This influx of mental challenges impact the families and businesses of our communities and it is time for us to take a stand together for a healthier parish both physically and mentally.?
 
The town-hall style meet up will also provide Q&A time for follow up questions to information shared.  The Southeastern Student Union Grand Ballroom is located on the 3^rd floor at 303 Union Avenue in Hammond. 
 
?We strongly encourage parents, teachers, coaches, business leaders and elected officials to be with us on April 5,? noted Melissa Bordelon, Tangipahoa Chamber CEO and President. ?This is an important opportunity for us to listen, learn and lead as a community to help our friends, family and co-workers.?
 
Registration is not required, but Crime Stoppers and the Chamber encourage attendees to register at www.tangipahoachamber.org so they can plan accordingly.  Call 985-345-4457 for more information.