On Tuesday, August 28th at 6:30 pm, The Venue will defer its’ normal event in favor of a free interactive presentation titled “Your Titanic Power to Prevent Suicide” which will be presented by the Kiwanis Club of South Central Indiana in association with Project_STAY. Presented by Michelle Martin-Colman, the presentation empowers people to recognize and intervene in situations where they suspect someone is going to take their own life.

A certified SafeTALK trainer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and director of Bloomington’s Project_STAY, Martin-Colman will use clips from the award-winning movie “Titanic,” so participants can see how every person, regardless of class, age or gender, can intervene and stop a suicide attempt.

“Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with pain in their lives,” said Martin-Colman. “Most people also believe that if they could prevent someone from taking their own life, they would, but don’t know how. This workshop uses an incredibly well-known film, Titanic, to showcase an example of the ‘how’.”

The workshop is inspired by research from Dr. Mark Besen, PH.D, Psychologist and Master Trainer with the QPR Institute for Suicide Prevention (QPR=Question-Persuade-Refer).

“Your Titanic Power to Prevent Suicide” will be held at the Monroe County Library, with a recommended participant age of 15 and over. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited –

To RSVP for “Your Titanic Power to Prevent Suicide,” email vmmcclary AT msn DOT com by 5pm on Monday, August 27, 2018.

Cost: free

For more information contact:

Gabe Colman
(812) 339-4200
[email protected]