Penn State Altoona to host suicide prevention program Sept. 18

A yellow ribbon representing suicide awareness and prevention

Penn State Altoona will hold a suicide prevention awareness program on
Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center.

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ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host a suicide awareness and prevention program on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center.

The program will provide information on suicide statistics, screening tools, warning signs and resources. There will also be personal stories about mental health and suicide. Support staff will be present.

The event is sponsored by Penn State Altoona’s Wellness Health Advisory Board and the Blair County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

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