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This is the official instant communiqué of the Tulare County Suicide Prevention Task Force a.k.a SPTF.

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We're set and ready for next week's 2019 National LOSS Team Conference at the Visalia Convention Center. Join us: https://t.co/eX85rjFBpY

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Interested in learning about suicide including risk, recognition, how to talk to someone, attempts, grief, and healing? Register and join us at the 2019 National LOSS Team Conference - https://t.co/eX85rjFBpY

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This is what heroism looks like and it proves you don't need a cape. Everyone has the potential to step forward and save a life. We applaud these youth for taking action to help a... https://t.co/iacBKTSuYF

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You may have seen the media reports about the reported suicide deaths of two Parkland students as well as a parent of a student killed at Sandy Hook. Our hearts break for their family, friends, and community.... https://t.co/zcvG96MqxC

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Mental Health Advocates are a vital to helping people feel more comfortable seeking and receiving support and treatment. One such group is the National Alliance on Mental... https://t.co/QgxGwAzQPf

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Our thanks again to the Visalia Police Department and California Peace Officers' Association for allowing us to support not only your officers but those across our region with this solid training about officer... https://t.co/H2fUkoe7rK

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From Hollywood studios to local classrooms projects, it matters how stories about suicide are told. Please, take a few moments to look over this great new resource, National... https://t.co/9dK44VY2f8

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We are all grieving or enduring stress. This short blog entry is a great reminder to ground ourselves in compassion as we don't know the struggles of those around us.

If you're grieving, you're not... https://t.co/Y67Wx8cOhQ

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Hope through innovation.

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Deaths of despair are on the rise nationally. More can be done to build greater connectedness, foster hope, and help provide support to those... https://t.co/Q697rOZyxi

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Part of preventing suicide is exploring data to find those who are at risk. Many of us turn to veterinarians when our fur-family members are hurting. But when a veterinarian is... https://t.co/QpOW8Iif1i

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We are grateful to partner with Visalia Police Department, the California Peace Officers' Association to host two sessions of Bulletproof Spirit: Emotional Survival and Wellness Training. We are welcoming more... https://t.co/LgHzSMe1oA

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Depression and suicidal thoughts can have a complex relationship. This article highlights three different statements the author made when struggling with these thought.

There are local resources for help such as... https://t.co/QqhgE1dRbW

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Today is the last day of our Hope is Sweet Valentine's Day fundraiser. There is still time to participate and help support our local efforts. Thanks to your help we've already raised over $1,000!

If you're interested... https://t.co/qOQiMXNuIm

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Hope is Sweet!

The SPTF, Friends of Tulare County, and See's Candies® are partnering for the Hope is Sweet fundraiser. A portion of all proceeds stemming from candy sales will go to benefit our local suicide... https://t.co/MSycA6BXvr

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Good mental health is a journey, not a destination. We are proud of Kevin Hines for being opening and honest about the steps he takes to protect himself, his loved ones, and others through demonstrating the... https://t.co/KZCUafhmo1

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Today at 1 PM Pacific (3 PM Central), you can join a webinar led by Dr. DeQuincy Lezine titled, "Turning it Around: From Preventing Suicide to Personal Growth." Dr. Lezine's work highlights the value and importance of... https://t.co/BRiQ3MKmfx

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A new year brings with it an opportunity to approach some of the barriers in our lives with the goal of improvement.

Finances tend to be one of the largest sources of stress for many of us. The... https://t.co/wWTup37vH0

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Happy New Year! https://t.co/4pUCFCwF2F

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We're nearing the end of 2018 and ready to embrace a year of action. Join us in 2019 with a renewed purpose of empowering those in dark places to find the hope they need to light... https://t.co/D3uxBtzIDa