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Clinton County Suicide Hotline Now Available With 28 suicides between 2002 and 2004 in Clinton County, our region has the ninth highest completed suicide rate in New York State. The Clinton County Community Services Board and the Health Department through MAPP (Mobilization for Action and Prevention Process) have identified suicide as a public health problem. 1-866-5 PREVENT TTY: 877-829-1278 1-866-577-3836 With a grant through State Senator Betty Little, county funding and a grant from the CVPH Foundation, the line is operated under the auspices of BHSN.
New Hotline for Dating Violence Victims “If teens are not turning to their parents for help, it is essential that they have a private outlet where they can discuss their fears with someone who will provide assistance,” said National Domestic Violence Hotline CEO, Sheryl Cates. “This helpline and web site were designed exclusively for teens so they can speak to a peer or an adult advocate anonymously and confidentially.” For more information, click here. Watch VIP PSAs - Learn How Domestic Violence Impacts Lives and Workplaces BHSN's Violence Intervention Project has recently produced three anti-battering videos in order to open a discussion on men's use of violence against women and how men can become part of the solution. "To hold men accountable and to foster this discussion is the main reason VIP exists," said Pat Harford, Program Director. These three videos approach the subject from three different viewpoints: the woman’s, the man who has made a different choice, and the business owner’s perspective. Focus on Recovery The Office of Mental Health is proud of the newest delivery system of mental health services in New York State: P R O S. This Personalized Recovery Oriented Service promotes the recovery of every consumer by meeting his or her needs and preferences in a safe, effective, efficient, timely, accessible, coordinated, and equitable manner. BHSN is the initial provider having established this innovative programming in 2006. Click here to find out more! |
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