It’s International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.
#SurvivorDay is a time of unity, healing, and remembrance. Today, let us honor the resilience and strength of suicide loss survivors around the world.
If you’re looking to get involved, check out https://t.co/h1ZBUiFFsi.
"She needed a village to help her, a safety net to support her; anything to make her life a bit more livable.
If she had those things, would she be alive today?" asks Lauren Feldman Hay, Chief Information Officer of @fountainhouse. https://t.co/yNch15klAO
On Sunday, Fountain House joined @afspnational for their October #outofthedarkness walk. Members and staff proudly walked NYC’s Seaport neighborhood to spread awareness for suicide prevention, bringing together communities and reminding us all that #WeAreNotAlone.
New Yorkers have seen firsthand the devastating impact of untreated mental illness in our communities. That’s why I joined @RepDanGoldman and @RepJerryNadler at @fountainhouse today to announce our bill to provide more resources to treat serious mental illnesses.
My husband, Bob, co-wrote an op-ed: New York City’s forested natural areas receive just 0.0042 percent of the city’s funds, basically a rounding error in New York City’s over $100 billion budget." https://t.co/GrYG4QBt0x
The @NewYorker's latest story lays bare NYC's broken processes and approach to mental health and homelessness - the same system that failed Jordan Neely. Read more from @iscoe's piece, including insights from Fountain House members and frontline staff: https://t.co/CBmkkWBcY3
Nearly half of voters across the country have a personal connection to serious mental illness, whether it’s themselves or someone close to them. That’s why everyone, everywhere needs access to mental health care. More at https://t.co/TCIWDbXCfa #healingminds#poweringcommunities
Thinking of my mom a lot this past month. It’s been 17 years since I lost her to suicide. Can we really keep losing loved ones when there are systemic changes we can make?
Preventing Overdose and Suicide Through Housing Reform https://t.co/jyIhzM7pUR
Report recommendations include a community-based approach by establishing a Peer Guidance Council to support sustainable and ongoing service implementation.
988 is a step in the right direction, but it needs improvement and sustained funding…check out the insights our members shared: #mentalhealth#crisisresponse
Our 988 policy roadmap utilizes insights of over 100 Fountain House members living with serious mental illness, including their experiences with NYC's current crisis response systems. Read some of their experiences and more on the roadmap on @Gothamist: https://t.co/drmiyQwcv4
STATEMENT:
Without a comprehensive plan that moves people from crisis to recovery, @NYCMayorsOffice’s plan will not address the revolving doors to hospitals and jails and can further stigmatize and isolate people living with serious mental illness. (1/3) https://t.co/nzr673GK7B
"Nonetheless, if it became law, ACE would be the most significant philanthropic legislation to pass Congress in a half century." -@janmasaoka, CEO of @CalNonprofits.
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This #SuicidePreventionMonth, we're focusing on #connection, compassion, resilience, and the importance of community. Use CDC's new social media toolkit to raise awareness & share lifesaving resources.
Get the toolkit: https://t.co/AEw7PXO7mP
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