September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Saturday, September 19
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Hopewell Reformed Church
143 Beekman Road
Hopewell Junction, NY

For parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, pastors, youth leaders, friends, and anyone who wants to know how to help someone in emotional pain.

Nearly every family has been touched by suicide, depression, anxiety, or mental illness.

Many people want to help—but don’t know what to say or where to begin.

Join us for a compassionate, hope-filled workshop that will equip you to recognize the warning signs of suicide, respond with confidence, and connect people with life-saving resources in our area.

Whether you are concerned about a family member, friend, neighbor, coworker, or simply want to be better prepared, this workshop is for you.

Everyone is welcome.

Admission is Free
Registration is encouraged.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide

• How to start a caring conversation with someone who may be struggling

• Practical steps for helping someone find safety and hope
• Common myths and facts about suicide and mental illness
• Local mental health resources available in Dutchess County
• A Christian response to depression, despair, and suicide
• How churches can become places where people feel safe to ask for help

Featured Sessions:

NAMI Presentation
Understanding suicide prevention, warning signs, and practical ways to help.

Christian Perspective: Hope for the Hurting
A faith-based workshop exploring how Scripture, the Church, and compassionate care can support those facing emotional pain and suicidal thoughts.

Resource Fair
Meet local organizations and learn about mental health and crisis support services available in our community.

Tentative Schedule:

9:30 AM – Coffee & Fellowship

10:00 AM – Program Begins

2:00 PM – Closing

A light lunch will be provided.

Our Hope

Mental illness should never be faced alone.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe the Church should be a place where people can tell the truth about their struggles, receive compassion instead of shame, and find hope in Christ alongside practical support and professional care.

Let’s learn together how to become a community that notices, listens, and walks with those who are hurting.

This workshop is educational in nature. Whether you’ve been personally affected by suicide, know someone who is struggling, or simply want to be prepared to help, you are welcome.

This event is being offered in memory of Mason Gilbert who lost his life to suicide in one year ago in September of 2025.