To raise awareness about suicide, free screenings of “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” are being offered by local mental health agencies across Vermont on Wednesday September 25th and Thursday September 26th.
From the website - “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” is a feature length documentary film and MOVEMENT, focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal & stay alive. Seen by over 500,000 people already, across 7 countries, this film is having a global impact.
The film highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Today Kevin is a world-renowned mental health advocate, motivational speaker and author who travels the globe spreading a message of hope, recovery and wellness.
Washington County Mental Health Services will be hosting two screenings at the Barre Opera House on Wednesday September 25th and Thursday September 26th at 6:30 pm..
Northwestern Counseling and Support Services will be showing one screening in their Main Conference Room in St. Albans on Thursday 26th at 6:00 pm.
Lamoille County Mental Health Services will be offering two screenings, one at Green Mountain Technology Career Center in Hyde Park and another at Sterling College at 16 Sterling Dr. in the 1958 room, Craftsbury Common. Both will begin at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 25th.
Every screening is free and open to the public and will be followed by a Q & A session.
These screenings are made possible in part by the Gregory S. Hillman Fund and Charlies Fund.