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CONTACT Connects |
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April 2010 |
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¨ ‘Suicide’ Query Prompts Google to Offer Hotline Google now prominently promotes the toll-free number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline when individuals search ‘suicide’ (www.nytimes.com/2010/04/05/technology/05google.html) ¨ Bullying: Do Schools Need a New Approach? An article discussing current bullying prevention efforts being undertaken across the country today in light of recent completed suicides among young people (www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/04/eveningnews/main6363045.shtml) ¨ Preventing Suicides: Dr. Jon LaPook On Tools To Use To Find The Warning Signs A CBS News video looking at social media in order to have a deeper understanding on peer relationships in order to better understand suicidal ideation among young people (www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/01/health/cbsdoc/main6354612.shtml) ¨ How to save a friend from the brink In this article specific suicide prevention and intervention strategies are offered in order to prevent the immediate risk of suicide (www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/11/save.friend.suicide/index.html) ¨ Stopping Suicide 101 In light of recent completed suicides at Cornell University this article provides an in-depth look at suicide prevention on college campuses |
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This publication is designed to offer of-interest news articles related to suicide and prevention/education efforts. Statistical information and an update on the work of CONTACT Pittsburgh and partners are also included. To unsubscribe please e-mail jdoyle@contactpgh.org |
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What’s Going On? |
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CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services through its volunteer hotline, outreach and educational programs |
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Organization-Wide custom ASIST Trainings Many thanks to the North Allegheny School District for hosting an ASIST training March 30-31 for all the counselors and nurses in the district! If your school or organization is also interested in customizing a suicide intervention training please contact James at 412.820.0100 or jdoyle@contactpgh.org. More information on ASIST can be found at www.contactpgh.org/ASIST.php |
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Total # of calls 1,143 Total # of suicide calls 64 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 49 Total # of info cards distributed 720 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 453 |
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