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LGBT Suicide Forum
2004-04-01
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This article shared 4015 times since Thu Apr 1, 2004
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Suicide & LGBT Mental Health in Chicago: A Community Discussion will be held April 7.
Join mental health professionals and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community members in a program to address the reality of suicide and mental illness in Chicago's GLBT community.
The program includes a presentation by Peter M. Gutierrez, Ph.D., assistant chairperson of Northern Illinois University's Department of Psychology, and a panel discussion. Following a question and answer session, there will be time for strategic planning to address the concerns raised.
The event is Wednesday, April 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Howard Brown Health Center, 4025 N. Sheridan, free. Please RSVP to Stan@afspmidwest.org . |
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