Timberline Knolls Hosts Youth Suicide Prevention Event

Women's rehabilitation center Timberline Knolls will turn its attention to the topic of youth suicide Tuesday, June 10. 

Timberline Knolls, which also serves as the only community resource center (CRC) in Illinois for The Jason Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at preventing youth suicide, will host a community event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba.

The free event will feature speakers including Dr. Kim Dennis, CEO and medical director, Timberline Knolls; Brian Reaves, Mayor of Lemont; and Clark Flatt, president of The Jason Foundation.

“At Timberline Knolls, our goal is to not only change lives, but save lives—to instill hope and set women and girls free from addiction and devastating disorders,” said Dennis, medical director of Timberline Knolls. 

The facility treats women and adolescent girls struggling with eating disorders, addiction, trauma, mood and co-occurring disorders. 

”Our greatest sorrow is when a young person commits suicide instead of getting the help he or she needs. Help is available and recovery is possible.”

The event is free, open to the public, and geared towards behavioral and mental health professionals; school administrators, educators and assistance professionals at the middle and high school levels; Village of Lemont city and elected officials; local law enforcement; Timberline Knolls employees; local alumnae from Timberline Knolls and their family members, and others. 

Refreshments will be served.

A moment of silence will be held in honor of those who have lost their lives to suicide.

Register online.