A candlelight vigil for survivors of suicide is being held Saturday at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition Stacey Connor said the vigil will be a time for prayer, music and to listen to testimonies about the journey of healing.
Held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is for those who have lost someone to suicide.
Local meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month 6 p.m. at New Beginnings, 1716 Scherm Road.
According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention website, suicide is the 12th-leading cause of death in the United States.
The Coalition offers many services to the community focused on education to help prevent suicide. More detailed information and resources can be found on the ORSPC Facebook page or website at orspc.org.
The vigil begins at 6 p.m. at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital’s chapel, located at 1201 Pleasant Valley Road.
