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# Sri Lanka Sumithrayo
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## Posts
- [Art competition price giving conducted by Panduwasnuwara Rural Program – April 3, 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/art-competition-price-giving-conducted-by-panduwasnuwara-rural-program-april-3-2023/)
- [10th Anniversary celebrations @  Sri Lanka Sumithrayo Jaffna Branch –  March 25, 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/10th-anniversary-celebrations-sri-lanka-sumithrayo-jaffna-branch-march-25-2023/)
- [Vannarpannai DS Division J/98 Inkaran community centre awareness program by Jaffna Branch – March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/vannarpannai-ds-division-j-98-inkaran-community-centre-awareness-program-by-jaffna-branch-march-2023/)
- [Training by National Trainers @ Lunugamwehera for new field officers – March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/training-by-national-trainers-lunugamwehera-for-new-field-officers-march-2023/)
- [School awareness program conducted by Panduwasnuwara rural program – March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/school-awareness-program-conducted-by-panduwasnuwara-rural-program-march-2023/)
- [Awareness program conducted by Lunugamvehera rural program – March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-conducted-by-lunugamvehera-rural-program-march-2023/)
- [Awareness program @ Maliyadeva Girls Orphanage by Kurunegala Branch – March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-maliyadeva-girls-orphanage-by-kurunegala-branch-march-2023/)
- [Awareness program @ Avinya Academy Bandaragama for 115 students by Panadura Branch – March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-avinya-academy-bandaragama-for-115-students-by-panadura-branch-march-2023/)
- [Awareness program at Aranayake Divisional Secretariat by Mawanella Branch](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-at-aranayake-divisional-secretariat-by-mawanella-branch/)
- [School Awareness Program by Jaffna Branch in March 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/school-awareness-program-by-jaffna-branch-in-march-2023/)
- [A Day in the Life of a Suicide Hotline Operator](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-suicide-hotline-operator/): Nalith is a suicide hotline operator at Sri Lanka Sumithrayo. Watch as he takes us through a day as a volunteer at Sri Lanka Sumithrayo.
- [Awareness on Suicide Prevention to 30 youths and 22 parents at Bogolla Vocational Training Institute by Panduwasnuwara Rural Program on 15.12.2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-on-suicide-prevention-to-30-youths-and-22-parents-at-bogolla-vocational-training-institute-by-panduwasnuwara-rural-program-on-15-12-2022/)
- [Awareness program conducted at Danagama Muslim College by the Mawanella Branch on 19.01.2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-conducted-at-danagama-muslim-college-by-the-mawanella-branch-on-19-01-2023/)
- [Awareness program at the Panadura Police Auditorium conducted by the Panadura Branch on 08.01.2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-at-the-panadura-police-auditorium-conducted-by-the-panadura-branch-on-08-01-2023/)
- [Awareness Program conducted by Matale Branch – 23.02.2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-conducted-by-matale-branch-23-02-2023/)
- [Awareness Program conducted by Matale Branch on 26.02.2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-conducted-by-matale-branch-on-25-02-2023/)
- [Awareness Program at Engineering Regiment of the Army conducted by the Panadura Branch on March 1, 2023](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-program-at-engineering-regiment-of-the-army-conducted-by-the-panadura-branch/)
- [Sri Lanka Sumithrayo wins Jury Award for Most Service Centered Organisations in Sri Lanka](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/sri-lanka-sumithrayo-wins-jury-award-for-most-service-centered-organisations/): It was awarded by Business World International Organisation USA, at a gala event held at Hotel Taj Samudra on Feb 26, 2023.
- [Art competition held at Lunugamvehera Rural centre for school children – December 1, 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/art-competition-held-at-lunugamvehera-rural-centre-for-school-children-december-1-2022/)
- [Awareness workshop at St. Mary’s Boys College, Negombo Outreach unit & Negombo branch in collaboration – 03.11.22](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-workshop-at-st-marys-boys-college-negombo-outreach-unit-negombo-branch-in-collaboration-03-11-22/)
- [School Awareness workshop at St. Mary’s College, Negombo – Outreach unit and Negombo branch in collaboration](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/school-awareness-workshop-at-st-marys-college-negombo-outreach-unit-and-negombo-branch-in-collaboration/)
- [Awareness workshop at CMG Tuffline factory – Meegoda – 24.11.22](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/awareness-workshop-at-cmg-tuffline-factory-meegoda-24-11-22/)
- [Psychology Students Awareness Workshop – November 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/psychology-students-awareness-workshop-november-2022/)
- [Dipped Products Hanwella – November 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/dipped-products-hanwella-november-2022/)
- [Sri Lanka Sumithrayo Colombo South Branch’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/sri-lanka-sumithrayo-colombo-south-branchs-25th-anniversary/):      
- [Opening & Volunteer Training at the new Bandarawela Centre](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/opening-volunteer-training-at-the-new-bandarawela-centre/): SriLanka Sumithrayo Bandarawela centre was re-opened in another location in October 2022. Grand opening and training of new volunteers were conducted by SLS national trainers from Head Office, Colombo South, Mawanella and Panduwasnuwara centres.
- [World Suicide Prevention Day 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/world-suicide-prevention-day-2022/): Sri Lanka Sumithrayo commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2022.
- [Ministry of Agriculture – October 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/ministry-of-agriculture-october-2022/)
- [An awareness program was conducted at Ihalagama Gemunu Maha Vidyalaya](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/an-awareness-program-was-conducted-at-ihalagama-gemunu-maha-vidyalaya/): An awareness program for 124 school children between ages 14-18 years of Ihalagama Gemunu Maha Vidyalaya was conducted on 10 October 2022, with guest speaker Attorney-at-law Mr D M Dissanayaka
- [CMG – Pannala Factory- October 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/cmg-pannala-factory-october-2022/)
- [An awareness program was conducted in Dewram Wehere](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/an-awareness-program-was-conducted-in-dewram-wehere/): An awareness program was conducted on 16 September 2022 for 70 rural parents of children between ages 13-17 (during Samurdhi financial aid distribution) in Dewram Wehere, Kotakumbuka Village Community Centre
- [Loyola College – September 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/loyola-college-september-2022/)
- [Sri Lanka Sumithrayo Panduwasnuwara Rural Program organised an awareness session](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/sri-lanka-sumithrayo-panduwasnuwara-rural-program-organised-an-awareness-session/): In commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2022, the Sri Lanka Sumithrayo Panduwasnuwara Rural Program organised an awareness session for 125 participants on September 29, 2022, including school children, teachers, youth, elders, parents, professionals and government officials Mrs. Suranjani Wickramaratne, chairperson of Sri Lanka Sumithrayo, Mrs. Kumudini de Silva, former chairperson of Sri Lanka Sumithrayo, and all rural program volunteers were present at the session
- [An awareness program was conducted in Lunugamvehera](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/an-awareness-program-was-conducted-in-lunugamvehera/): An awareness program was conducted on 16 July 2022 for 80 rural parents of children between ages 14-17 (during Samurdhi financial aid distribution) in Lunugamvehera at Kuda Gammana 1, Seenimunna
- [Dipped Products- Biyagama – July 2022](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/dipped-products-biyagama-july-2022/)
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- [Webinars](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/webinars/): Substance Addiction and Mental Health - November 2021 Youth Suicides and Mental Health - December 2021 Workshop by Greg Jacobson - February 2022 Suicide - Asking the Real Questions - Ms. Jenny Teo - January 2022 Webinar Series on Emotional Wellbeing - February/March 2022 World Mental Health Day 2022 - October 10, 2022
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- [VOLUNTEER](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/volunteer/): Have you heard of Sri Lanka Sumithrayo and their services to our community?
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- [BEFRIENDERS](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/befrienders/): "On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Befrienders Worldwide I would like to convey my warm congratulations on the launch of Sri Lanka Sumithrayo's excellent new website!
- [ABOUT US](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/about-sumithrayo/): Sri Lanka Sumithrayo is a government approved charity founded in 1974, by late Mrs. Joan De Mel and was incorporated by Act of Parliament No.10 of 1986. Srilanka Sumithrayo are registered members of Befrienders Worldwide and function as a non-political, non-religious organization focused on providing emotional support to help those at risk of suicide.
- [CONTACT US](https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/contact-us/): Head Office Address: 60/7, Horton Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM Phone: +94 11 2 682535 Email: slssumithrayo@gmail.com EMERGENCY CONTACTS:Chairperson: 0777 281 750Deputy Chairperson: 0761 041 327Director Publicity: 0777 583 720 Our Branches Outreach Branch No. 391/4A, Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Nahimi Mw, Thimbirigasyaya, Colombo 05 011 2674436/ 011 2682570 074 2345716/ 0777 723696/076 7429900 info.slsumithrayo@gmail.com Weekdays, Sat. 9am-4:30pm, Sun 9am-1pm WhatsApp: 4pm-10pm Colombo South 176 Wickramasinharamaya, Nawala Road, Nugegoda 011 2818860/0740 418860/0706 881883 slscolombosouth@gmail.com Daily 9am-4pm Panadura 578/3, Galle Rd, Panadura 038 2235291 sumithrayopond@gmail.com Daily 9am-2pm Negombo 43 Wijepala Mendis Mawatha, Negombo 031 2223322 Wed, Thur, Sat: 9:30am-1:30pm Kandy 693/4, Peradeniya Rd, Mulgampola, Kandy 081 2234806/ 081 2208890/ 0706 464416 sumithrayo.kandy@gmail.com Daily 9am-5pm Matale 803/C, Mandandawela, Matale 066 2223521 Mon,Tues,Thur,Fri: 9am-1pm Mawanella C/O Gamage Hospital, 121, Pallegoda Rd, Medirigama, Mawanella 035 5788330/ 0767 949922 sls.mawanella@gmail.com Tues, Thur, Sat, Sun: 9am-2pm Kurunegala 36A Vishramika Piyasa, Pubudu Mawatha, Negombo Rd, Kurunegala. 037 4931731 Tues, Fri: 9am-1pm Jaffna 12 Behind Veerasingam Hall, K.K.S Rd, Jaffna 0779 008776/ 021 2223933 Mon,Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun: 9am-1pm Bandarawela 44/2, Badulla Road, Bindunuweva, Bandarawela 057 2222662 Wed, Sat, Sun: 9am-1pm Galle Opposite Karapitiya National Hospital, Karapitiya, Galle 076 0904122 Wed, Sat, Sun: 9am -1pm Galewela Pahala Bimbawa, Matale Road, Galewela 070 5926133 Wed, Sat, Sun: 9am -1pm Our Rural Programme Panduwasnuwara Kurunegala Road, Hettipola 037 – 229 2419/037- 229 1718 sumithrayopaduwas@gmail.com Daily: 8:30 -1pm (except Sundays) Facebook Twitter Dribbble Lunugamvehara MOH Road, New Town, Lunugamvehara 047 - 223 8080 Weekdays 9:30am – 4pm Facebook Twitter Dribbble
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