The University of Maine at Machias Counseling Center will organize several events in September in recognition of National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

UMM mental health counselor Stacey Cherry will lead a Zoom presentation focused on common beliefs about suicide, risk factors and warning signs, and approaches to suicide intervention from 6–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. The free virtual event also will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences of being personally impacted by suicide. Access the presentation at https://zoom.us/j/92344815716.