Honoring 30 Years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Did you know that on average, almost 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States?
Mental Health Resources after Disasters
Many of us are returning to our homes after evacuating from Hurricane Irma. Some of us are still lacking electricity and running water or are engaged in clean-up efforts. Whatever your situation, it’s completely understandable to experience fear, anxiety, sadness, or shock immediately after a natural disaster. The emotional effects of evacuation, rescues, and searches…
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National Suicide Prevention Week
Source: https://www.hrsa.gov/feature/suicidepreventionweek.html September 10-16, 2017 Approximately 45% of suicide victims had contact with primary care providers within 1 month of suicide. Grantees want and need to know where to turn for trusted resources, training materials for their workforce, and information for the patients they serve. Here are some resources, including 24-hour crisis lines and technical…
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