Woodstonians will be gathering in Southside Park this World Suicide Prevention Day.
OXFORD COUNTY - Lots of people will be gathering in Southside Park in order to remember those we have lost to suicide.
The Oxford County Suicide Prevention Team will be hosting World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday September 10th.
Team member and Social Worker Jenilee explains why they decided to put on this event.
"It's so important that we shine a light on the day so people know that they're not alone and they never have to try and get through any struggles by themselves either and that suicide doesn't need to be an option."
Those who attend will be able to learn more about the resources we have in the community through interactive activities like sand memorial jars. Three local guest speakers will also take the stage to talk about their own experiences with suicide and mental health.
Jenilee hopes the event will bring the community together.
"It's a day where we're hoping to reflect on those that we've lost in our community to suicide but also to celebrate our community's resiliency and to be together in a space where we can talk about hard things but be really supportive in doing it."
The event will kick off at 11am and wrap at 2pm.
If the weather conditions aren't favourable it will be moved inside St Marys High School on Juliana Drive. If they do decide to change the venue it will be posted on their Facebook event page.

Single-Vehicle Collision Leads to Charges
Woodstock Man Charged at Border
PJHL Recap - Feb. 10th to Feb. 16th
Interview with the Mayor - February 17th, 2026
Woodstock Home Show Returns this Spring
WPS Issues Scam Warning
Two Weather Alerts for Oxford
Oxford OPP Remind Motorists to Be Safe
Motorcyclists Expected for February Friday the 13th
Interview with the Warden - February 12th, 2026
SWPH Issues Cold Weather Alert
New Video Series Coming to Oxford County
Police Take One into Custody
Oxford OPP Briefs - Feb. 11th, 2026
Registration Open for BBBS Trivia Nite
Theatre Tillsonburg Presents: Hilda's Yard
National 211 Day in Oxford County
Charges Laid After Break-and-Enter in Norwich
OCF Announces Grant Funding
Public Information Centre for Devonshire Ave Resconstruction