HopeNet of Carpinteria is sponsoring a free Candlelight Vigil in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Seal Fountain, 850 Linden Ave. Please note new location.

“This event will honor the memory of those who have committed suicide, survivors, and those impacted by suicide,” said Amrita Salm, president of HopeNet of Carpinteria. “It will also increase awareness relative to mental wellness, suicide and suicide prevention.

“We will have music, speakers, candles, refreshments and a resource table, as well as therapists available to speak to interested persons.”

Scheduled speakers include First District Supervisor Das Williams; Fred Shaw, Carpinteria City Council member; Alejandro Vasquez of Compassionate Care of Carpinteria; and Colette Schabram, executive director, Pacific Pride Foundation, Santa Barbara. Spanish translation will be available.

HopeNet of Carpinteria is a local, grassroots suicide prevention group of volunteers, whose mission is to improve the mental wellness of residents and reduce the number of attempted and completed suicides in the community through the distribution of information, support, training and advocacy.

HopeNet aims to create a stronger safety net. This year, HopeNet has been organizing community meetings to discuss mental-health issues and determining the needs of Carpinteria and how to meet these needs. Last summer, HopeNet of Carpinteria was selected as the Community Partner Organization with the city of Carpinteria.

For more information about the vigil, contact Salm, 805-689-6940 or hopenetofcarp@gmail.com. For moreabout HopeNet, visit www.hopenetofcarp.org.

— Amrita Salm for HopeNet of Carpinteria.