TOPEKA – Each day in the United States more than 80 people take their own lives, leaving behind loved ones to struggle with the loss, grief and all of those questions that begin with “Why?”

Survivors of suicide are invited to network at a healing conference to connect with others who have survived the tragedy of suicide, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in room 138, Stoffer Science Hall, Washburn University. A DVD will be shown, followed by a discussion.

Washburn counseling services is sponsoring the conference. For more information, contact (785) 670-1450.