Truckee residents are invited to drop off unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications safely, effectively, and anonymously, at this event hosted by the Truckee Police Department.
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On World Mental Health Day we encourage you to take a mental health screening. Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition or at least familiarize yourself with it for use when needed in the future.
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In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn more about suicide prevention efforts as it relates to elite athletes and those in high-performance roles. The session will highlight the unique risk and protective factors for those in high-performance positions. In addition, this webinar will briefly identify therapeutic approaches effective in the management and treatment of individuals at risk for suicide.
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Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign is intended to educate community members on recognizing the warning signs of suicide, finding the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and finding professional help and resources.
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Takeaways from the Pandemic: How to Restore Balance and Foster Resilience in Your Family - presented on 5/27/21 This presentation will address how the pandemic has impacted mental health and how coping skills and stress management affect resilience.
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This is a quick intro to mental health and being prepared to have meaningful conversations for the Junior class at Caldwell High School.
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One hour of your time can mean a lifetime for another. This service opportunity is a 60-minute on-demand, online QPR gatekeeper training. By educating yourself, you'll be better able to serve others.
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Who needs a pick-me-up? WE DO!!!
We missed live music. We missed our friends and family. We wanted to see our crew and have desperately missed our 2020 live events. So, as Covid-19 rates increase and physical distancing is crucial, we all need to connect and share joy remotely. We were thrilled to have Jeff Crosby and Darci Carlson share their musical talents.
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This year’s World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two girls packed their bags and traveled across America in a mini-van with their mothers to interview hundreds of females about the “mean girl” phenomenon.
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Athlete Brain Health - Beyond Concussion , Utah Olympic Park on Feb. 10, 2019
Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, The Speedy Foundation, 2 Time Gold Medalist David Wise
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Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Office of Suicide Prevention to share updates since 2011 launch of prevention initiatives.
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On Wednesday, Sept. 9, The Speedy Foundation and the Park City Sport and Wellness Coalition will host a seminar at Park City High School about recognizing the signs of mental health problems and the stigma of talking about suicide.
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Idaho is the only state that doesn’t have a suicide hotline. Right now, calls are directed to Oregon. But Judy Gabert, Suicide Prevention Action Network’s Resource Specialist, says that poses problems. The national hotline doesn’t know all the local resources available to Idahoans. This can lead to misinformation on where a person should go to get help.
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A renewed sense of optimism filled the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on May 17, 2012 as AFSP’s Lifesavers Dinner raised close to $450,000 for suicide prevention research, education and advocacy.
Melissa and over 250 guests were on hand to honor Peter Chiarelli, a retired Army general who has become a powerful voice for suicide prevention; Mariel Hemingway and Natalie Morales, two public figures who helped bring national attention to the problem of suicide while decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness; and Dr. Gustavo Turecki, a researcher who has contributed to the understanding of brain genetics and their association to suicide.
Natalie Morales received the Public Education Award from Linda Peterson, who lost her son, Jeret, who was Natalie’s friend, to suicide.
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Coaches, teammates, friends, and family of Jeret "Speedy" Peterson came out in force to represent Team Speedy at the UT NAMI Walk this weekend. Here are highlights from the event as well as information on how you can get involved with The Speedy Foundation.
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