Light a Pathway to Hope - Survivors of Suicide Loss - 2024

International Survivors of Suicide Loss is a special day held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year to remember loved ones who have died by suicide.

If you or someone you know has lost someone to suicide this can be a safe place to remember that person. We are sharing remembrances and words of encouragement on the Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming (GOW) Pathway to Hope, Orleans County and Wyoming County Facebook pages, and the Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming (GOW) Pathway to Hope website to spark hope and comfort for those who are left behind.

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* 1. Check yes, if you give us permission to include your comments on our GOW Pathway to Hope social media pages (also Orleans and Wyoming County Suicide Prevention Coalition pages). To respect your privacy we will not share full names, only initials or first names if you include it in your message.

Yes, share anonymously my message on your Facebook page(s) and/or GOW Pathway to Hope website.

No, I wanted to share my story but do not want it posted on social media or the GOW Pathway to Hope website.

Yes, share my first name or Initials on social media or the GOW Pathway to Hope website.

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* 2. Have you had someone close to you who has died by suicide?

Yes

If yes, and you are comfortable, please share a memory of this person that you hold dear to your heart:

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* 3. If you do not personally know of someone who has died by suicide but would like to share some words of encouragement for those who are grieving, please share.

We thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and special memories.

Please know that whatever you are going through, you are not alone. There is help. If you need someone to talk with please call 9-8-8 or the Care + Crisis Helpline at 585-283-5200 or text 'Hope' to 741741. If you are a Veteran please call 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, please dial 9-1-1. Si hablas español llame al 1-800-784-2432 (1-800-SUICIDA).

We hope this opportunity to share will bring you some comfort and peace as you remember your loved one.

Please note our Facebook pages and our GOW Pathway to Hope website are for educational purposes only.
GOW Pathway to Hope Facebook page: GOW Pathway to Hope
Orleans County Suicide Prevention Coalition Facebook page: Orleans County Suicide Prevention
Wyoming County Suicide Prevention Coalition Facebook page: Wyoming County Suicide Prevention

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* 4. If you would like to join us for the virtual Zoom event, please either include your e-mail below or e-mail Nola.Goodrich-Kresse@orleanscountyny.gov for the link. We will be online from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024