Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mt. Read Boulevard, Greece provides many community service programs. A group called I AM ISIAH Inc. recently contacted the Church about their Suicide Awareness and Prevention program.
The I AM ISIAH Inc. group was created by Osibisa Johnson, the father of five young adults, after his 22-year-old son Isiah Johnson completed the act of suicide in March of 2013. At the time of his death, Isiah was the father of a three-year-old daughter and a seven month old son. His family had no reason to think that Isiah was suicidal until two days before his death when he attempted suicide. After bringing him home from the hospital, his family was unaware of how to help him and two days later he completed the act of suicide. I AM ISIAH Inc. strives to educate the community in hopes of saving other families from having to endure this tragedy.
Messiah Lutheran Church will bring I AM ISIAH Inc. to their church on Saturday, October 6, for a presentation about the importance of suicide awareness and prevention. This is not a pleasant topic, but it is a fact of life and is happening every day.
This informational event will include a free lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. It will conclude around 3 p.m. or when all questions are answered. For more information call the church office at 865-1866 ext. 2.
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