Sioux Falls forum reviews suicide warning signs, school programs and local crisis services A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Family Forum with Avera outlined warning signs of suicide in children and adolescents, local crisis resources including 988 and Avera Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and school-based programs such as the Ally reporting system and Jefferson High Schools Hope Squad.

In the face of alarming suicide rates among youth, a recent Sioux Falls forum shed light on crucial warning signs and proactive measures that parents and schools can take to save lives.

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North Central advocates for increased funding for 988 suicide crisis lifeline North Central urges Ohio Senate to restore funding for 988 suicide prevention services.

Ohio's suicide crisis lifeline desperately needs funding as call volumes skyrocket—can the Senate step up to save lives?

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Community leaders propose text capability for HART crisis hotline Leaders discuss adding text options to HART hotline for better citizen accessibility.

Douglas County leaders are exploring a game-changing text option for the HEART hotline to make support services more accessible than ever!

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Senate committee denies funding requests for child and youth behavioral health projects Committee rejects three funding requests for behavioral health coordination and capacity assessment.

Colorado's budget committee is making waves by denying critical funding for child and youth behavioral health services, sparking a heated debate on care coordination and crisis support.

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