Tagged suicide-prevention
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During Suicide Prevention Month, Onward Ops Military Transition Support Program Highlights Its Focus on the ‘Deadly Gap’
You Are Not Alone: Call the National Suicide Hotline’s Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (Press 1), Chat Live or Text 838255 for 24/7 Confidential Crisis Support for Veterans and Their Loved Ones Read More
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP IL) Partners With Chicago Mental Health Center to Bring Awareness to Suicide Prevention Month With 2 Important Events
Compass Health Center and The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP IL) partner to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention Month efforts nationwide Read More
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Heroic Hearts Project and Maya Partner to Establish Advanced Data Capture Protocols for Veterans Seeking Psychedelic Treatments
Maya will be the outcomes data capture platform for veterans undergoing psychedelic treatments funded by Heroic Hearts Project. Maya will simultaneously be deployed with related organizations, The Mission Within, Heroic Path to Light, and The Hope Project. Combined, this partnership will generate the largest structured dataset illustrating health outcomes of psychedelic treatments for veterans and their family members. Read More
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The Inaugural Distinguished Gentleman's Drive Unites Thousands of Stylish Classic Car Drivers Around the World in Its First-Ever Charity Drive
The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive attracts thousands of vintage automotive enthusiasts in its first-ever global charity drive, raising $200,000 for men's mental health and prostate cancer research. DGD 2022 date is set for Sept. 26, 2021. Read More
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Two Female Founders Start a Mental Health Training Organization After Losing Their Friends to Suicide
After losing a loved one to suicide, Juliet Meskers and Kelly Marzoli founded Mental Health Global Network (MHGN) to help organizations prioritize mental health on the same level as physical health . Read More
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Meru Health Selected By Non-Profit 'To Write Love on Her Arms' For Its Comprehensive Online Mental Health Solution To Assist Community Members with Depression and Anxiety
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is focused on helping reduce barriers to help and providing access to mental health care services for thousands Read More
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Firefighter Wellness Goes High-Tech: Cordico Apps Target Stress and Trauma in the Fire Service
"The CordicoFire App puts a wealth of information and - most importantly - personal help at our firefighters' fingertips to keep them mentally healthy," said Fire Chief Kris Concepcion. Read More
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Military Veteran Suicide Prevention Study Identifies Gaps in Documenting Veterans' Status Between Local and National Levels
Lack of standardized information gathering impedes the ability to gauge the full magnitude of suicide and the steps needed to eliminate it within veteran communities Read More
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Give an Hour Announces First Global Week-Long Effort Dedicated to Changing Culture of Mental Health
The initiative, dubbed 'A Week to Change Direction,' will bring together individuals and organizations from around the world for a week of action, advocacy and culture change. Give an Hour also announced that its broader Change Direction Campaign has officially reached 700 partners. Read More
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Allies in Raising Mental Health Awareness Create Mental Health Programming Opportunity
Connecticut-based charities - The Jordan Porco Foundation and The Benny Fund - are joining together to help bring The Jordan Porco Foundation's 4 What's Next program to youth-serving schools and organizations. Read More
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Suicide in the United States is on the Rise
Debi Douglas discusses the rise of suicide and suicide prevention. She is a licensed mental health clinician and president of TYLA Mental Health. She is a therapist who serves Palm Beach County including Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and North Palm Beach. Read More
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Non-Profits Collaborate to Combat Suicide in the Autism Community
In a collaborative effort to address the critical issue of suicide prevention in the autism community, Special Citizens Futures Unlimited is proud to announce a newly formed partnership with The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), and Nationwide Children's Hospital to establish a system of crisis care for people with disabilities. Read More
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Depressed Cake Shop Pops-Up in Las Vegas, NV
The Depressed Cake Shop, a pop up that raises money and awareness for mental health, will debut in Las Vegas on February 24th during the Las Vegas Woman Magazine Spring Cover Premiere Party at Silverton Las Vegas inside the Veil Pavilion. Michelle "ChefMitchie" Curran, Co-conspirator of Depressed Cake Shop Las Vegas (DCSLV) and owner of Mitchies Munchies, will be selling "Grayed" baked goods and treats for customers to enjoy. All proceeds will be donated to Team RWB. Read More
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Depressed Cake Shop to Pop Up in Los Angeles on November 19th
Depressed Cake Shop will join This Is My Brave and the contributors of the newly released and acclaimed anthology "Shades of Blue' for an evening of stories, music, poetry and cake. All proceeds will go to support This Is My Brave, a non-profit devoted to sharing stories and erasing the stigma around depression. Read More
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Touched by Suicide North Texas and Elite Care 24 HR Emergency Room Unite Nov. 7th for 9th Annual Walk
The 9th Annual Touched by Suicide Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7th at Andrew Brown Park in Coppell, Texas is a Fundraiser for Touched by Suicide North Texas, an Organization Dedicated to Suicide Awareness and Support. The Annual Walk is Open to the Public and Honors Lives Lost to Suicide and Mental Illness. Read More
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MOM Race Champions Mental Health, 10 Years Running
There's an incredible story to be told about the power of community in battling mental illness and suicide. Mind Over Matter, a Royal Oak, MI-based nonprofit, has spent 10 years growing a community of more than 5,000 5K participants raising more than $155,000 for local research and suicide prevention programs. The 10th anniversary MOM 5K race will happen Saturday, May 2 in Royal Oak. Read More
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Grant Enables Bergen Community College and Care Plus NJ, Inc. to Initiate Student Suicide Prevention Program
SAMHSA awarded a 3-year grant to provide funds for Mental Health First Aid training for campus personnel and students, as well as to develop and implement educational seminars and produce informational materials to increase suicide awareness. Read More
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IASP Holds Online Fan-Raising Weekend to Surpass 10,000 Facebook Fans
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) will hold an online Facebook Fan-Raising weekend on May 28th and 29th to help the Association reach and surpass 10,000 Facebook Fans. The organization now has over 8,300 fans. Read More
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