A remembrance, prayer, and 157 seconds of silence took place at noon today at the foot of the Johnson County Courthouse, and the 157 shirts displayed to signify those who have committed suicide in the year 2017.

 

Bill Hawley, Prevention Specialist of Johnson County said the work must continue…

Father Doug Wasinger, a member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Johnson County spoke of the importance of QPR…

Question, Persuade, and Refer is the training available to any individual or group who would like to be better prepared to intercede with someone contemplating suicide.

 

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