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3rd Annual Sayville Speaks: On Suicide Prevention

Marion DiNicola, Neighbor

Parents and community members should learn to identify and initiate help for those at risk. During this open discussion that will dismantle existing stigmas and myths surrounding suicide, keynote speakers will share personal experiences and introduce the evidence-based training of QPR (Question-Persuade-Refer) techniques to audiences.

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SAYVILLE SPEAKS is an informational evening of group discussion for the community on select topics and  features keynote speakers.. 

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This year's KEY NOTE SPEAKERS:

Virginia Cervasio

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  • Launched C.A.R.E.S. Foundation, Community Awareness in Recognizing & Educating on Suicide

Pedro LaTorre

  • Motivational Speaker from "school of hard knocks" (including an injury that ended his future career with NY Yankees), inspires with humor and honesty
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