The Suicide Prevention Coalition, a program of Mental Health America of Lancaster County, will host a free community meeting for educators, parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning the laws and facts about posting online and cyber-related crimes. The program will be held on Thursday, July 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Blair Room in the Community Services Building, 630 Janet Ave., Lancaster.
Sarah Fritz, community outreach coordinator for the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office, will present. The program will include a brief overview of the laws that cover cyber-related crimes, specifically regarding image sharing and more. Fritz will share information about several social media platforms and ways that people young and old can safely engage with them.
No registration is needed, children and adults are welcome, and attendees may bring a lunch. Readers may visit https://mhalancaster.org or contact Charlotte Leckow at 717-397-7461 or mha@mhalancaster.org for more information. Readers may also contact Leckow for support including guidance to navigate the mental health system, advocacy for themselves or family members who wish to establish the right mental health services, and educational materials or training on any mental health subject.
Individuals who need immediate assistance for themselves or others may call 717-394-2631. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline may be reached by calling 800-273- TALK (8255) or texting "MHA" to 741741. To join or get information on the Suicide Prevention Coalition, readers may visit http://www.stopsuicidelancaster.org/education/.
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