Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention - Presented by The Jamie Boone Project

Event 1: Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
📅 Sunday, Sept. 7 | 5:30–6:30pm | Doors open at 5pm

📍 KayBee Community Cafe (102 E. Lafayette St., Monticello, IL 61856)

This AFSP signature program provides life-saving knowledge and confidence to help prevent suicide. Learn about risk factors, warning signs, and practical steps to start critical conversations. Recommended for community members 18+.
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Event 2: It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health + Journaling Workshop

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6:30–8:00pm | Doors open at 6pm

📍 KayBee Community Cafe (102 E. Lafayette St., Monticello, IL 61856)

It's Real is an AFSP program created for high school students (ages 14–18) and their parents. This 45-minute presentation covers mental health basics, warning signs, self-care strategies, and how reaching out to trusted adults can make a difference. Includes a free journaling workshop after the presentation.
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Both events are free, thanks to support from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Burgess & Cline. Attendees will receive a J.A.M.I.E. Bag (Just A Mental Inventory Everyday) filled with practical tools and resources, plus free refreshments and more.

Space is limited so registration is required using the following link or QR code in banner: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEAF2CA6F5C16-58121371-talk

Questions? Email Aundie at QXVuZGllIHwgYWRlZ2FjaGFjb2ZmZWUgISBjb20=

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