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CONTACT Connects |
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March 2009 |
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¨ Increased Suicide Threats Worry County Schools Students as young as middle school age are threatening suicide more in Maryland causing concern amongst school districts (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29516501/) ¨ School tackles subject of suicide in wake of deaths Article discussing a school district that is dealing with a recent student suicide. Unfortunately, some schools still tend to be reactive in regard to talking to students about suicide rather than proactive (timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=775878&category=SCHENECTADY&BCCode=&newsdate=3/5/2009) ¨ A 2nd State Lets Doctors Lend Help in Suicide Information on the recent legislation in Washington State that led to the legalization of assisted suicide within the State. Many hospitals are choosing not to participate (www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/us/05suicide.html?ref=us) ¨ Army reports 18 more suspected suicides last month Completed suicides continue to be a major problem for the Army, with data in February suggesting 18 persons died by suicide. (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29516501/) ¨ Army tackles recent suicide figures More information on programming that the US Army is instituting to combat the recent increase in completed suicides amongst military personnel. (www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_suicide_0305mar05,0,7928679.story) |
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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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CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support and crisis intervention services through its volunteer hotline, outreach and educational programs |
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What’s Going On? |
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Total # of calls 1056 Total # of suicide calls 73 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 82 Total # of info cards distributed 1520 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 423 |
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) CONTACT Pittsburgh is now offering a comprehensive 2-day 16 hour training program for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide to persons at risk. The next ASIST training will be held at the Mount Lebanon Public Safety Building on March 19 and 20, 9:00am-5:00pm. The cost for this training is $120, Continuing Education credits for social workers available at small additional cost. Space is very limited. Please contact James at 412.820.0100 or jdoyle@contactpgh.org with any questions or to sign up. |