BATAVIA, Ohio (Aug. 25, 2014) — The Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host its 13th annual candlelight vigil to remember, honor, and cherish the lives of those individuals lost to suicide in Clermont County over the past year. Anyone whose life has been touched by suicide is welcome to attend and pay tribute to their loved one. There will be a ceremonial lighting of candles, balloon release, and performance by West Clermont By-Request Choir. Refreshments will be provided following the vigil.

This event is sponsored by the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board in collaboration with the Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Date:  Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014
Where:   Union Township Veterans Memorial Park
Glen Este-Withamsville Rd. & Clough Pike
Cincinnati, Ohio
Time:        7-8:30 p.m.
Contact:   Lee Ann Watson
513- 732-5400

Experts estimate that with one suicide, at least eight other lives are impacted. Warning signs may include  loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, increase in isolation, giving away of possessions, loss of relationships, social, work or financial, physical illness, previous suicide attempt(s), history of depression, history of alcohol and/or substance abuse, family history of suicide, impulsive  or aggressive tendencies, and a local increase in suicides.
If you are in need of help, please call the Clermont County Crisis Hotline at 528-7283 (SAVE).  Mental health professionals are available 24/7 to assist with a mental health concern or emergency.  For additional information, call Lee Ann Watson with the MHRB, 513-732-5400.