Suicide prevention forum scheduled

WATERFORD – A youth suicide prevention forum was planned from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 30 at the Oakland Schools Summit Campus at 2214 Mall Drive East, Room 126 in Waterford.

The forum is to let the community know about resources to try and reduce the occurrence of suicide. Presenters will teach attendees about resources for schools and healthcare providers. Toolkits for parents or schools and information on mental health first aid training also will be given to those attending the session.

Go to www.oakgov.com/health by the end of April 23 to register for the forum.

Jerry Wolffe is the writer-in-residence and advocate-at-large at the Macomb-Oakland Regional Center.