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SUMMARY:Beyond Policy: How Immigrant Status Impacts Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Since January 2025\, suicides have accounted for nearly 20% of all deaths in ICE custody\, and nearly 80% of likely undocumented immigrants have reported negative health impacts due to immigration-related stress (KFF/NYT 2025 Survey of Immigrants). Navigating life in a new country is hard enough\, but when state-sanctioned fear is used as a weapon\, communities are paying the price with their mental health\, their safety\, and their lives. \nAs mental health care providers\, community workers\, and neighbors\, we cannot look away. Join Samaritans and a panel of experts for an honest conversation about the trauma and chronic stress immigrants in the U.S. face\, and how to support them. This webinar will: \n\nIdentify how the US immigration system impacts mental health through fear\, hypervigilance\, and dehumanization.\nDiscuss why those at most risk are often the least able to access suicide prevention resources\, and how distrust of systems\, language barriers\, and immigration-related fears keep people from seeking help.\nExplore the power of empathy in allyship to better protect vulnerable individuals. Suicide prevention must include everyone\, and that means confronting unjust policies and conditions. We all play a role in protecting our neighbors.\n\n  \nRegister Now \n  \n  \n \nAlberto Vasallo\, III\n\nAlberto Vasallo\, III is President and CEO of El Mundo Boston\, an iconic Latino multimedia company that has been in the publishing\, broadcasting and large-scale event business for the past 53 years in Boston. He has received numerous awards for his work in the community as well as for his groundbreaking events and exclusive and in-depth coverage of the Latino community through his various media platforms. He is part of a family that has become synonymous with Boston\, as El Mundo Boston remains a family business. His father Alberto Vasallo\, Jr. was born in Havana\, Cuba and his mother\, Flor\, is a native of Ecuador\, South America. Born and raised in Boston\, Alberto is a graduate of Boston College High School (’85) and Boston College (’89) and in 2018 he received an honorary doctorate from his alma-mater Boston College\, making him a Triple Eagle. \n  \n \nHeather Yountz\n\n\nHeather Yountz is a Senior Immigration Attorney at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. Listed as one of Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2022-24 and a 2018 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly\, Heather received the 2023 Boston Bar Association’s President’s Award as part of a cohort of attorneys who worked on the Martha’s Vineyard Migrant’s Case. She also accepted the 2017 AILA New England Pro Bono Champion award after successfully challenging the Muslim Ban. Heather provided pro bono legal advice to Afghan parolees in U.S. military barracks\, and she traveled to Tijuana to volunteer with asylum-seekers at the border. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n \nKiara Hernandez-De Assis\nKiara Hernandez-De Assis (she/her/hers) serves as the Manager of Quality Planning and Assurance at Samaritans\, Inc. in Boston. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Suffolk University in 2018. Over the past four years\, she has built experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention\, drawing on her lived experience to provide support and foster hope. As a Salvadoran- American and suicide attempt survivor\, she recognizes the stigma around mental health within communities of color. She dedicates her work to giving a voice to those suffering in silence and reminding them that they are never alone.\n\n  \n \nSimona Badger\, LCSW\nSimona Badger\, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, Forensic Social Worker\, and educator with over 17 years of experience at the intersection of mental health and the legal system. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Herbert H. Lehman College and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service\, specializing in Clinical Social Work and Law. Ms. Badger conducts immigration mental health evaluations for asylum\, VAWA\, T-Visa\, U-Visa\, Extreme Hardship\, and Cancellation of Removal cases. She has trained hundreds of mental health professionals nationwide and provides expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.\n  \n\n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/beyond-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:How Healthcare Professionals Can Promote Firearm Safety
DESCRIPTION:Every clinician has a role to play in preventing suicide. Yet most have never been trained to talk about firearms. \nIn Massachusetts\, more than half of firearm deaths are suicides. Healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to intervene if a patient is in crisis. \nThis webinar equips frontline clinicians—including physicians\, nurses\, and social workers—with practical tools and language to start these conversations. Learn how to incorporate firearm safety into routine visits\, assess lethality\, and recognize when to consider an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO)\, an important and underutilized option now available to Massachusetts clinicians. \nGun violence is a growing epidemic and medical professionals need to be part of the conversation. Safer communities are built through honest dialogue\, and this session will help you find your role — whether at the bedside\, in your institution\, or as an advocate for your patients and community. \nFunding for this webinar is provided by a grant received from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact us at marketing@samaritanshope.org for the status of social work CE accreditation. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \n  \n Annie K. Buck\, MS\nAnne K. Buck\, MS\, is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Health Law\, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. Her research sits at the intersection of trauma surgery\, public health\, and social justice\, with a focus on firearm injury prevention and gun policy at both the state and national levels. She serves as the Resident Advocacy Chair for the founding chapter of Socially Responsible Surgery at Boston Medical Center and is completing her dissertation on the expansion of Massachusetts’ red flag laws to include clinician petitioners\, a project funded by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Nationally\, she also serves as the Co-Chair of the Student and Early Career Professional Committee for the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR). \n  \n \nDr. Tracey Dechert\, MD FACS \n\n\nTracey A. Dechert\, MD\, is Chief of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery at Boston Medical Center (BMC). She is also an associate professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Appointed Chief in 2022\, Dr. Dechert is the first woman to be named Surgical Trauma Chief at a Level 1 adult trauma center in Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg\, PA and Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia\, PA. Dr. Dechert completed her residency in General Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond\, VA and her fellowship in the Department of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia\, PA. \n  \n\n\n \nDr. Hemal Sampat \nDr. Hemal Sampat is a hospitalist physician at Massachusetts General Hospital\, double-specialized in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics\, and an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of Clinician Training at the MGH Gun Violence Prevention Center and an Associate Program Director for the Harvard-MGH Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program. Dr. Sampat is active in legislative advocacy with the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics\, and his op-eds and essays have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine\, Newsweek\, USA Today\, and STAT News.\n\n\n  \n  \n \nModerator: \nKacy C. Maitland LICSW \n\nKacy C. Maitland is the Chief Clinical Officer at Samaritans\, a Massachusetts-based suicide prevention organization. In that role\, she oversees all programming\, including the 24/7 crisis helpline\, youth text line\, grief support services for those who have lost loved ones to suicide\, and suicide prevention community education. Kacy has over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. She has practiced as both a trainer and clinician in a variety of settings\, including working with those struggling with severe and persistent mental illness\, and holds leadership roles with community organizations and government policy advisory groups. Kacy is a Commissioner for the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has also been an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Simmons University Graduate School of Social Work and in Sociology at Quincy College.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/how-healthcare-professionals-can-promote-firearm-safety/
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SUMMARY:Responding With Care: First Responder Strategies for Mental Health Crises
DESCRIPTION:Every day in Massachusetts\, first responders help people in severe mental health and suicidal crises. In these moments\, the right intervention can save a life.  \nThis webinar equips law enforcement officers\, social workers\, and other first responders with practical strategies to effectively respond to mental health emergencies\, including situations involving firearms. An expert panel of frontline workers will share practical tools to help participants:  \n– Identify and respond effectively to mental health emergencies. \n– Initiate an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) to temporarily remove firearm access from individuals at risk. \n– Build stronger cross-sector partnerships between law enforcement\, behavioral health\, and community organizations.  \nPeople experiencing mental health crises—especially those who are homeless\, using substances\, or living in poverty—need compassionate\, connected support. This webinar emphasizes person-centered\, dignity-preserving approaches that bridge Massachusetts communities with care providers and create meaningful connections that extend beyond the immediate crisis to link individuals with ongoing support.  \nFunding for this webinar is provided by a grant received from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.  \nApplication for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact us at marketing@samaritanshope.org for the status of social work CE accreditation.\n \n  \nRegister Now \n  \n  \nKevan A. Barton\, LICSW\nKevan A. Barton is the Executive Director of YouthConnect\, where he leads a community-based mental health and advocacy program supporting police-referred youth and their families. He brings a background in clinical social work\, with a Master of Social Work from Boston University\, a Certificate from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice\, and completion of The Partnership’s leadership program.  \nHis career has included leadership roles in youth development\, program design\, and organizational operations. Prior to his current role\, he served as YouthConnect’s Director of Operations\, Program Director at LIFT Boston\, and Assistant Director/Lead Social Worker at Middlesex Community College’s B.R.I.D.G.E. Program. His experience also includes private practice psychotherapy and clinical social work positions.  \nKevan serves on the Board of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee for Massachusetts. He has previously served on the boards of Zumix and Gender Spectrum and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. His work centers on strengthening pathways for youth and families by expanding equitable access to resources\, and he brings his perspective as a leader of color to advancing justice and opportunity across the communities he serves. \n  \nArtie DePinho \n\n\nArtie DePinho is a police officer with the Boston Police Department assigned to the Street Outreach Unit. His work focuses on assisting individuals experiencing mental illness\, substance use disorder\, and homelessness by connecting them with services and diverting them from the criminal justice system whenever possible. He is a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and supports training for the Crisis Intervention Team. Artie participates in co-response initiatives alongside behavioral health clinicians. He also works within the HUB model\, collaborating with multi-agency partners to identify risk and coordinate early\, targeted interventions.  Artie holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Graduate Certificate in Crisis Response and Behavioral Health from William James College.  \n\n\n  \nChristopher Malinn \nDetective Sergeant Christopher Malinn is a 29-year veteran of the Brookline Police Department and has served as a Patrol Supervisor\, Accreditation Manager and is currently the Crime Scene Unit Supervisor. He is the Brookline Police Department’s Peer Support Team Coordinator. Sergeant Malinn is the police coordinator of the Brookline Police Crisis Intervention Team and the Norfolk County CIT – TTAC. Sgt. Malinn is the training coordinator for the Greater Boston Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) and sits on its governing board. He holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice\, is a certified MPTC Instructor\, Veteran Officer Survival Instructor\, CIT International Coordinator and ABLE and Mental Health First Aid Trainer.   \n\n\n  \n  \n \nGeneva Weymouth \n\nMs. Geneva Weymouth is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) working in forensic mental health for over 13 years\, serving adult and juvenile populations. She currently works to support the Massachusetts Parole Board in delivering comprehensive services to those supervised on parole.  \nMs. Weymouth is an experienced trainer\, developing and delivering trainings on topics including trauma\, dialectical behavioral therapy\, youth mental health\, de-escalation\, crisis management and assessment\, suicide prevention\, and best practices for working with incarcerated individuals. She has also worked directly with local police agencies to support efforts related to the emerging need for co-response teams embedded with police for community response.She has an M.S. in Crime & Justice Studies and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Suffolk University.  \n\n  \n \nModerator: \nKacy C. Maitland LICSW \n\nKacy C. Maitland is the Chief Clinical Officer at Samaritans\, a Massachusetts-based suicide prevention organization. In that role\, she oversees all programming\, including the 24/7 crisis helpline\, youth text line\, grief support services for those who have lost loved ones to suicide\, and suicide prevention community education. Kacy has over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. She has practiced as both a trainer and clinician in a variety of settings\, including working with those struggling with severe and persistent mental illness\, and holds leadership roles with community organizations and government policy advisory groups. Kacy is a Commissioner for the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has also been an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Simmons University Graduate School of Social Work and in Sociology at Quincy College.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/responding-with-care-first-responder-strategies-for-mental-health-crises/
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SUMMARY:Man Up\, Speak Out: Real Talk About Men’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide than women\, yet they are less likely to seek mental health support. This webinar will explore unique approaches to raise awareness and encourage open conversation through film\, community building\, and peer support. \nPanelists will discuss social pressures and cultural expectations that create barriers to talking about mental health\, and how they are working to create change. The webinar will also explore challenges facing young men today\, why suicide risk is increasing among communities of color\, and practical strategies for supporting men and boys who are struggling. \nThrough community and connection\, we can create spaces where seeking help is seen as strength\, not weakness. Funding for this webinar is provided by a grant received from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \n  \nDavid Andrade \nDavid Andrade\, MSW\, a Boston native from Jamaica Plain\, is a proud graduate of Bunker Hill Community College\, Lesley University\, and Boston University. He currently serves as the Residence Hall Director for Rich Hall at Boston University and is a Mentor for The Posse Foundation\, an organization that identifies and supports students with exceptional leadership potential through full-tuition scholarships and mentorship.  \nDavid’s passions extend to social justice\, community building\, and mental health advocacy. These areas drive his professional and personal mission to create meaningful change. As a Boston University Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) Fellow\, he actively participates in a medical brigade that serves in Nicaragua\, assisting Dr. Luz Lopez in facilitating lectures on intimate partner violence and the trauma of forced migration.  \nHe is also the founder of BU’s Domino Club\, now in its fourth year\, which has become a cornerstone of inclusivity and belonging on campus. Outside of work\, David enjoys card games\, anime\, fitness\, and basketball. David strives to embody a commitment to leadership\, learning\, and building vibrant\, inclusive communities.  \n  \n \nJake Miskin\n \nScreenwriter & Producer\, Shattered Ice \n\n\nJake Miskin is an American screenwriter & producer\, born and raised in Needham\, Massachusetts. Jake graduated from Needham High School and he went on & played collegiate soccer at Springfield College. Jake graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. He is the founder of Nehoiden Street Films and independent film company based in Boston\, MA. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n \nAnthony Thompson \nFounder\, Follow Suit \nAnthony (Ahmad) Thompson was born in the mid-1960s in the Orchard Park housing projects of Boston\, Massachusetts. A standout basketball player in high school\, he left the game behind in the 1980s and became entangled in the drug trade—a decision that led to life on the run and later time in prison.\n\nAfter his release in the mid-2000s\, Thompson committed himself to change. Recognizing his own past mistakes reflected in young men around him\, he set out to be a positive influence. With a vision rooted in service and leadership\, he dedicated himself to giving back to his community and now serves as a supervisor with the City of Boston Public Works.\n\nThompson is the founder of Follow Suit\, a nonprofit mentoring program that provides guidance and support for young men. He also hosts “Follow Suit Fashion Unfiltered”\, a podcast that spotlights coaches\, mentors\, and community leaders.\n\n  \nModerated by: Steven Karaiskos \nFounder\, Elpis Consulting \nSteven Karaiskos\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, emotion scientist\, and expert in grief and loss to suicide. He is also a dedicated advocate for suicide prevention\, with over 25 years of experience across K–12 and higher education. A suicide loss survivor\, his work is grounded in one core belief: that healing\, learning\, belonging\, and thriving begin with relationships. \nAs the founder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, and Community Building\, Steven partners with schools\, organizations\, and communities to design restorative\, inclusive systems that support well-being and connection. He co-developed the SEL Roadmap with SeaChange Mentoring\, providing international schools with a culturally responsive and developmentally grounded framework for social-emotional learning. He also teaches psychology at Lesley University’s Early College program\, which empowers students traditionally underrepresented in higher education. \nSteven previously served as Senior Director of Community Education & Outreach at Samaritans\, Inc.\, where he redeveloped school training across Massachusetts\, led a team of trainers\, and expanded community partnerships. He now serves as Director of Programming at The Kita Center\, home to Camp Kita\, and leads peer support groups for young people navigating suicide loss. Steven regularly presents at national conferences and retreats\, most recently at the NACG Symposium\, LOSS Conference\, the American Association of Suicidology Conference\, the Long-Term Loss Survivors of Suicide Conference (AFSP)\, and the Being With Grief Retreat (CHiME)
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/man-up-speak-out/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:A Path to Peace: Navigating Long-Term Suicide Loss and Post-Traumatic Growth
DESCRIPTION:At Samaritans\, we want to meet our loss survivors wherever they may be in their grief journeys. Those of us who are further along in our journeys have courageously navigated our pain and trauma for years\, but we may be wondering what comes next. How can we find meaning in our loss? Will we ever be at peace? This virtual presentation introduces Soul Exhaustion\, a concept developed by Sarah Gaer to explore the profound effects of trauma\, grief\, and adverse life experiences on the human spirit. For those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide\, Soul Exhaustion provides a framework to acknowledge the depth of that loss beyond traditional grief models. Suicide grief is uniquely complex\, often leaving people searching for meaning\, struggling with unanswered questions\, and feeling disconnected. Understanding Soul Exhaustion helps us recognize these challenges and find ways to care for ourselves and others through Soul Care—a non-religious\, a non-clinical\, evidence-informed approach to restoring a sense of self\, connection\, and resilience. \n  \n \nSarah Gaer \nAuthor & Speaker \n\nSarah Gaer is a mental health professional with over 25 years of experience in trauma\, addiction\, and suicide prevention. She holds a master’s in clinical psychology from Antioch University and is a Suicide Prevention Specialist who has trained over 1\,000 people and led crisis response following significant incidents. A recognized speaker on Soul Exhaustion and mental health\, Sarah also works in Law Enforcement mental health and the H.O.P.E. Certification program\, advancing evidence-based practices in mental health promotion. Her leadership and published works in suicide prevention provide resilience\, guidance\, and hope for those seeking healing and renewal in their lives. \n\n\n \nSissi O’Shaughnessy \nSenior Director of Suicide Grief Support \n\nSissi O’Shaughnessy is Senior Director of Suicide Grief Support at Samaritans where she oversees SafePlace grief support group meetings\, Survivor to Survivor visit\, and the launch of a LOSS Team – an effort to connect loss survivors with peer support immediately following a suicide. She is also a suicide loss survivor and the founder of the Mo Foundation\, honoring her late husband. Sissi previously worked as a Community Education and Outreach trainer with Samaritans\, where she provided workshops to schools and other communities on suicide prevention\, including teaching about warning signs\, risk factors\, and how to best support someone who is struggling with suicidal ideation. \n\n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/a-path-to-peace/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ SafePlace Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This peer-led support group is led by LGBTQ+ facilitators who have experienced suicide loss. The group is open to LGBTQ+ people who have lost someone to suicide and those who have lost an LGBTQ+ person. Participants must be 18 or older. \n\n2nd Tuesday of every month\n7:00-8:30pm ET\n\nRegister to receive the Zoom meeting details. \nRegister Now
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/lgbtq-safeplace-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000
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SUMMARY:Be the Connection
DESCRIPTION:Be the Connection: Understanding and Preventing Suicide\nIn Massachusetts\, one person dies by suicide every 15 hours. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September\, join Samaritans and a panel of local experts for a discussion on mental health awareness in Boston. Learn about local resources\, including programs designed to support communities of color. Find out how you can be the connection to support someone who is struggling. Explore ways to start important conversations about suicide to reduce the stigma around mental health in our city. Together\, we can create a world without suicide.  \nFeatured Panelists:\n \n\nDr. Brandy Brooks is the Executive Director of Boston’s Higher Ground\, a nonprofit focused on improving outcomes in education\, housing\, and health for children and families in Roxbury\, Dorchester\, and Mattapan. \nLakisha Renee Austin\, LICSW\, MBA\, MSW\, is a certified life coach with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve professional and personal goals. She is the CEO and founder of Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives Therapeutic Coaching Services LLC. She is the curator of Conversation with Coach LA radio show/podcast\, self-care events\, and her signature coaching programs BET on SELF\, and The F.E.M.E. project. \nKathy Kim is a community activist and the daughter of the late Mr. Kim of Alpha & Omega\, a sneaker store in Roxbury founded in 1977. She is also a board member of Haley House\, a local nonprofit that addresses housing and food insecurity. \nRuthzee Louijeune is serving her second term as City Councilor At-Large and unanimously elected as Boston City Council President\, is a grounded\, thoughtful\, and inclusive leader. A dedicated public servant\, Ruthzee is committed to fostering shared prosperity in Boston with a focus on justice and equity. \nModerator: Fred Bernabe\, Psy.D. Candidate\, M.Ed.\, is Senior Director of Community Education and Outreach at Samaritans. Fred is an experienced mental health therapist\, facilitator\, trainer\, licensed math teacher\, entrepreneur\, and equity advocate from Dorchester\, MA. As a first-generation Haitian American\, he is fluent in Haitian Creole and American Sign Language. He is also a current leadership psychology doctoral student at William James College. \nFree | Virtual \nRSVP Now\n\nFriday\, September 13\, 2024  \n12:00pm – 1:00pm ET \n  \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/be-the-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T140000
DTSTAMP:20230906T215736Z
CREATED:20230906T215618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T215736Z
UID:10000194-1695299400-1695304800@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention through Gun Safety
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, about 48\,000 people (more than twice the seating capacity of TD Garden) died due to firearms in the U.S. – an all-time high. More than half of those deaths were suicides. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and in response to escalating gun violence in the U.S.\, panelists from DeeDee’s Cry\, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence\, the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention\, and Samaritans will discuss connections between access to firearms and suicide risk. Attendees will learn to recognize warning signs of suicide\, hear about current firearm safety policy in Massachusetts\, and discover future directions for advocacy on these issues in Massachusetts. \nThis Zoom webinar is free and open to the public. The program will be recorded and sent to all who register. \n\nRegister Now\n\n  \nPanelists: \nToy Burton\, Founder and Executive Director\, DeeDee’s Cry \nGretchen Fischer Felopulos\, Ph.D.\, Education/Training Lead\, MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention \nKacy C. Maitland\, LICSW\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Samaritans \nRuth Zakarin\, Executive Director\, Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/suicide-prevention-through-gun-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000
DTSTAMP:20210422T154911Z
CREATED:20210422T154911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T154911Z
UID:10000146-1621346400-1621350000@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: How To Support Those at Risk for Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nHow To Support Those at Risk for Suicide\nTuesday\, May 18 at 2:00 p.m.\nThis is Samaritans’ version of “Suicide Prevention 101″ and is tailored to the general adult population. It serves as a great starting point for any person to get a feel for Samaritans as an organization\, the services the organization provides\, and for the prevention work we generally offer the public. \nPlease note that webinars may be cancelled due to low registration. If this is the case\, those registered will be emailed prior to the start of the webinar to be made aware of this. If a pre-recorded session of this topic is available\, it will be offered to those who registered at that time. Thank you in advance for your understanding. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_evIfMM4qSCmqCLpkBaI9eQ
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-how-to-support-those-at-risk-for-suicide-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T150000
DTSTAMP:20210422T153755Z
CREATED:20210422T153657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T153755Z
UID:10000145-1620741600-1620745200@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Long Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nLong Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health\nTuesday\, May 11 at 2:00 p.m.\nExperts have started to forecast the long lasting effects of mental health on the general population as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic\, including things like PTSD\, anxiety\, and agoraphobia. During this live session\, Samaritans hopes to talk about these things and how they might be combated with updated self-care routines. \nPlease note that webinars may be cancelled due to low registration. If this is the case\, those registered will be emailed prior to the start of the webinar to be made aware of this. If a pre-recorded session of this topic is available\, it will be offered to those who registered at that time. Thank you in advance for your understanding. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZRPHvppsQO2EOphMg0TfQA
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-long-lasting-effects-of-covid-19-on-mental-health/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000
DTSTAMP:20210422T153056Z
CREATED:20210422T152604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T153056Z
UID:10000144-1620136800-1620140400@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Social Media and Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nSocial Media and Suicide Prevention\nTuesday\, May 4 at 2:00 p.m.\nMore so than ever\, individuals are taking to social media to share posts\, words\, and resources that matter to them. When it comes to topics like suicide\, individuals have some responsibility to post in a stigma-reducing\, respectful way in order to support loss survivors and those struggling. This one-hour webinar will cover this topic with a suicide prevention lens. \nPlease note that webinars may be cancelled due to low registration. If this is the case\, those registered will be emailed prior to the start of the webinar to be made aware of this. If a pre-recorded session of this topic is available\, it will be offered to those who registered at that time. Thank you in advance for your understanding. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0NBzcKwYTL-MpI7ifYrbCw
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-social-media-and-suicide-prevention-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T150000
DTSTAMP:20210422T155657Z
CREATED:20210422T155429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T155657Z
UID:10000147-1619532000-1619535600@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Youth Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nYouth Suicide Prevention\nTuesday\, May 25 at 2:00 p.m.\nDuring this presentation\, the Community Education and Outreach team will spend time talking about the complexities that exist when talking to younger individuals about suicide and mental health\, despite the fact that young people die by suicide at a rate much higher than almost any other population. This presentation will highlight statistics and skills that may be especially pertinent for the youth population. This training is useful for both caregivers to younger populations\, and to those interested in the connection between youth and mental health\, especially during this time. \nPlease note that webinars may be cancelled due to low registration. If this is the case\, those registered will be emailed prior to the start of the webinar to be made aware of this. If a pre-recorded session of this topic is available\, it will be offered to those who registered at that time. Thank you in advance for your understanding. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4fGeiSnkRRqoGa-YOLok5Q
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-youth-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T150000
DTSTAMP:20210323T154012Z
CREATED:20210323T153937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T154012Z
UID:10000116-1619532000-1619535600@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Postpartum Depression and Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nPostpartum Depression and Suicide\nTuesday\, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.\nExplore the connection between postpartum depression (PPD) and suicide\, two often-stigmatized topics that Samaritans aims to shed important light on during this one-hour session. Learn about how to best support new parents with specialized language\, and review some of the complexities of PPD that require special attention and thought. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0a-QMWGaT2iEZhWT_yo4Wg
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-postpartum-depression-and-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T150000
DTSTAMP:20210323T152016Z
CREATED:20210323T152016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T152016Z
UID:10000115-1618927200-1618930800@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Social Media and Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nSocial Media and Suicide Prevention\nTuesday\, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.\nIt’s no secret that social media plays a role in suicide prevention\, both in how people are receiving support and in how they are sharing resources related to mental health and resiliency. In this one-hour session\, join Samaritans to review responsible posting\, discuss the role of social media in suicide prevention\, and learn more about online tools that inspire hope and connection\, especially COVID-19. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sm4cn6ISS9WOEmxWe_hBLQ
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-social-media-and-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20210330T142754Z
CREATED:20210324T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T142754Z
UID:10000130-1618401600-1618405200@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in the Black Community
DESCRIPTION:Suicide does not discriminate… anyone can be at risk of depression or suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately\, many people struggle to reach out for help\, in part because of the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. It’s time to break the silence! \nPlease join the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts’ Dr. J. Keith Motley\, Consultant President & CEO and Joseph D. Feaster\, Jr.\, Board Chairman; Kathleen C. Marchi\, President & CEO of Samaritans Inc.; and Dr. Mathieu Bermingham\, Medical Director\, Children Services of Roxbury & Founder\, Metro-West Center for Well Being for a discussion on ”Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in the Black Community.” \nSamaritans’ Community Education and Outreach team will provide a workshop covering suicide risk factors and warning signs\, and steps to help someone who is struggling. These conversations can be challenging so we aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for discussion. \nRegister today: http://bit.ly/ULEMRegSPMHBC
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/suicide-prevention-and-mental-health-in-the-black-community-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T150000
DTSTAMP:20210323T151738Z
CREATED:20210323T151738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T151738Z
UID:10000114-1618322400-1618326000@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: How to Support Those at Risk for Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nHow to Support Those at Risk for Suicide\nTuesday\, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.\nSamaritans’ version of Suicide Prevention 101 is tailored to the general adult population. It serves as a great starting point for any person to get a feel for Samaritans as an organization\, the services the organization provides\, and for the prevention work we offer the public. Learn how to support someone you think may be struggling. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cDIp55LtQ2asgUhvnzMfeA
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-how-to-support-those-at-risk-for-suicide-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T150000
DTSTAMP:20210212T214943Z
CREATED:20210212T214943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T214943Z
UID:10000098-1617112800-1617116400@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Resiliency Building and Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nResiliency Building and Suicide Prevention\nTuesday\, March 30 at 2:00 p.m.\nIn this webinar\, we will discuss what resiliency is\, steps toward building resiliency\, and how it relates to suicidality. Many experts working in suicide prevention believe that shifting efforts away from focusing on risk factors and towards focusing on resiliency can be a better way to help people that are struggling. While resiliency is not something that can be developed overnight\, it can be improved upon with time and effort. We will discuss exercises and activities that can be done to help build resiliency and is for anyone who wants to learn more about supporting their well-being or others. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6GaRB3VWSHOUmZHEfDyP0g
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-resiliency-building-and-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T133000
DTSTAMP:20210310T215047Z
CREATED:20210310T215047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T215047Z
UID:10000113-1616587200-1616592600@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in the Black Community
DESCRIPTION:Suicide does not discriminate… anyone can be at risk of depression or suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately\, many people struggle to reach out for help\, in part because of the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. It’s time to break the silence! \nPlease join the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts’ Dr. J. Keith Motley\, Consultant President & CEO and Joseph D. Feaster\, Jr.\, Board Chairman; Kathleen C. Marchi\, President & CEO of Samaritans Inc.; and Dr. Mathieu Bermingham\, Medical Director\, Children Services of Roxbury & Founder\, Metro-West Center for Well Being for a discussion on ”Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in the Black Community.” \nSamaritans’ Community Education and Outreach team will provide a workshop covering suicide risk factors and warning signs\, and steps to help someone who is struggling. These conversations can be challenging so we aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for discussion. \nRegister: http://bit.ly/ULEMRegSPMHBC
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/suicide-prevention-and-mental-health-in-the-black-community/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T150000
DTSTAMP:20210212T214702Z
CREATED:20210212T214702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T214702Z
UID:10000097-1616508000-1616511600@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Toxic Masculinity and Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nToxic Masculinity and Suicide\nTuesday\, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.\nWe know that men are more likely to die by suicide\, but why? During this session\, Samaritans will discuss the theories behind this phenomenon. We will focus on what contributes to higher rates of male suicides as well as if there are any gender-specific interventions. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IUKLQOwqQMG9H6Ms0uTK0Q
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/toxic-masculinity-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T150000
DTSTAMP:20210212T213526Z
CREATED:20210212T213526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T213526Z
UID:10000096-1615903200-1615906800@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: How to Ask the Question (Practice Session)
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nPractice Session: How to Ask the Question\nTuesday\, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.\nThis practice session is designed for those who have attended our general gatekeeper session. It will allow those who are anxious or inexperienced to practice asking someone if they are feeling suicidal. A Samaritans facilitator will explore the many ways a person can ask this question\, break down the reasons why someone should ask the question\, and cover the follow-up questions that can be asked for a risk assessment. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JgtFxYEfQxmKBSbxT3dpbg
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/how-to-ask-the-question/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T150000
DTSTAMP:20210212T213226Z
CREATED:20210212T213157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T213226Z
UID:10000095-1615298400-1615302000@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: How to Support Those at Risk for Suicide
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nHow to Support Those at Risk for Suicide\nTuesday\, March 9 at 2:00 p.m.\nSamaritans’ version of “Suicide Prevention 101″ is tailored to the general adult population. It serves as a great starting point for any person to get a feel for Samaritans as an organization\, the services the organization provides\, and for the prevention work we generally offer the public. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BnAylCD-T-mwQcHMKe8IZw
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-how-to-support-those-at-risk-for-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T150000
DTSTAMP:20210222T200755Z
CREATED:20210212T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T200755Z
UID:10000094-1614693600-1614697200@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Social Media & Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Virtual Workshop\nSocial Media & Suicide Prevention\nTuesday\, March 2 at 2:00 p.m.\nMore than ever\, individuals are taking to social media to share posts\, words\, and resources that matter to them. When it comes to topics like suicide\, individuals have some responsibility to post in a stigma-reducing\, respectful way in order to support loss survivors and those struggling. This one-hour webinar will cover this topic with a suicide prevention lens. \nRegister to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kpnOHkv_Q5eIiJChOwV8hw
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-workshop-social-media-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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