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Chandler schools adds funding for suicide prevention

4/11/2024
​The Chandler Unified School District has put more and more dollars in place for mental health over the past two school years. At its April 10 meeting, the board unanimously approved a …

Peoria-based foundation advocates for suicide …

9/25/2023
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Peoria-based Brandon Caserta Foundation is urging increased awareness of the Brandon Act and its inclusion in the curriculum of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in public schools across the United States.

Arizona breweries will roll out ‘988’ beer for …

8/22/2023
In a display of solidarity, Arizona breweries – and those nationwide – are joining forces during National Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Chandler school district rolls out new suicide crisis …

4/28/2023
A recent parent information night wasn’t well-attended, but many details about a new Chandler student support program were covered. Derek Lee, CEO of the Hope Institute, held a parent …

Board member challenges Higley USD to do even better …

4/6/2023
Higley USD is making progress on a strategic goal to support the social-emotional growth of its students, officials said, but one governing board member challenged the district to do even better on …

Bad Birdie golf apparel to donate proceeds to Teen …

11/2/2022
Bad Birdie, the Scottsdale-based golf apparel company that came onto the national scene in an episode of the Shark Tank TV show, is announcing its first-ever nonprofit collaboration with the …

How to help spot signs of suicide

9/29/2022
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which offers a good time to raise awareness to help reduce the stigma around mental health issues. This could be an important step to lowering suicide rates over the coming years.

Higley USD to begin wellness initiative

7/23/2022
Higley USD will be improving its wellness districtwide  in the 2022-23 school year with the "Healthy Higley" initiative. 

Arizona support groups work to prevent suicide

9/27/2021
In the last 18 months or so, Carol Miller said her Survivors of Suicide grief support groups have received a deluge of inquiries.

Peoria student: You are not alone

9/20/2021
Tony Servin knows all too well the rift that a suicide can cause, especially when that person has her whole life ahead of her.

Facebook Live session to focus on veteran suicide …

2/4/2021
In their continuing efforts to prevent suicide and non-natural causes of death among former service members, America’s Warrior Partnership and the Southwest Valley-based Reveille Foundation will host a joint Facebook Live event Wednesday, Feb. 17, to discuss how people can get involved in Operation Deep Dive, a community-based suicide prevention study.

MCAO: September is Teen Suicide Awareness and …

9/9/2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide among young adults ages 15 to 24 has become the second-leading cause of death in the United States.