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CONTACT Connects |
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October 2009 |
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¨ October 8, 2009 is National Depression Screening Day In recognition of National Depression Screening Day the Allegheny County Department of Human Services is sponsoring a confidential, self-administered, online screening that can help individuals determine if individuals are in need of treatment. (www.contactpgh.org/depressionscreening.php) ¨ 2 million adults made suicide plans, survey says More than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide each year, with 2 million make suicide plans according to a new government study. (latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/09/suicide.html) ¨ Metro Turns To Suicide Prevention Groups for Help After several completed suicides on the DC Metro system a DC-area crisis hotline is now partnering with the Metro system to train personnel in suicide prevention. (www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/18/AR2009091803429.html) ¨ A growing problem with no solution An article discussing the recent increase in murder-suicide in Nevada, the state with one of the highest per-capita suicide rates. (www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/sep/17/growing-problem-no-solution/) ¨ SAMHSA Awards $6.3 Million to Help Colleges and Universities Prevent Suicide The federal government has funded many colleges and universities across the county to provide comprehensive suicide prevention strategies. (media-newswire.com/release_110006.html) ¨ Preventing suicides in the military A wife who lost her husband, a Marine who was deployed in Iraq, to suicide now works to educate and help prevent military suicides. (www.csmonitor.com/2009/0928/p07s01-lign.html) ¨ Veterans Suicide Report Earns Emmy CBS News won an Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for a report on suicide in the Department of Veterans Affairs. (www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/22/cbsnews_investigates/main5329689.shtml) |
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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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Total # of calls 1,163 Total # of suicide calls 98 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 83 Total # of info cards distributed 440 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 773 |
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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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CONTACT Pittsburgh—Casino on the Green 2009 Saturday, October 10 6:30pm Please join us for a night of mixing and mingling with CONTACT friends and supporters at our annual fundraiser: Casino on the Green. More information on the event and ticket sales can be found here: www.contactpgh.org. |
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CONTACT Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Gives! "Save the Time for CONTACT Pittsburgh!" At 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 28 Pittsburgh Match Day will start...how long will the available matching funds last? Be part of the excitement and make your contribution go farther. Pittsburgh Foundation will match the first $200,000 at 50 cents for every $1.00 donated to participating nonprofit organizations. Help CONTACT Pittsburgh & make your gift go farther! Pre-register for Pittsburgh Gives Match Day at pittsburghgives.guidestar.org/ then mark your calendar, set up your Outlook Task, or set an alarm on your PDA for October 28, 10:00 a.m. Thanks so much! |