You're invited to a screening of the documentary, Suicide, The Ripple Effect, at the Oconomowoc Arts Center on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
The documentary highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, the film follows Kevin on a mission to help others stay alive and find recovery. In the Oconomowoc community, statistics reveal concerns around the issue of suicide as well. In spring of 2017, Oconomowoc High School students took the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) that revealed startling statistics. The percentage of students who seriously considered attempting suicide in the last 12 months was 13.3—that's 160 students.
We hope this film sheds light on this topic and offers hope to all that may be touched by suicide.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
- 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Resource fair
- 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Documentary screening
- 7:30-8:00 p.m. - Panel discussion with audience Q&A
- Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc
The event is FREE and open to the public for ages 13 and over.
Screening Partners/Sponsors Include:
- Rogers Behavioral Health
- SOFA: Saving Others for Archie
- National Alliance of Mental Health: Waukesha
- Oconomowoc Area School District