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@scottperkinsmsw.bsky.social

Social Worker in Mid-Missouri - Interests include: #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Thanatology #SocialWork #LGBTQhealth #Advocacy #SocialJustice

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Protect 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth The federal government has proposed eliminating all federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services – a program that provides emergency crisis support to LGBT...

I just signed a @theactionnet petition: Protect 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...

20.06.2025 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.

The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.

22.04.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 19407    πŸ” 10030    πŸ’¬ 3204    πŸ“Œ 3425
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SRS 2025 We are delighted to announce that the fourth annual Suicide Research Symposium will be taking place April 23-25, 2025. Like previous years, this Symposium will be free and take place virtually. We ...

The fourth annual Suicide Research Symposium (#SRS25) takes place THIS WEEK, Wednesday (April 23) through Friday (April 25)! Registration is still open for our free, virtual event. Links to register and see the conference platform are on our website: www.suicideresearchsymposium.com

21.04.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 6
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Statement from Leading Mental Health and Substance Use Organizations on Drastic HHS Staffing Reductions Our nation continues to face ongoing mental health, overdose, and suicide crises. As a country, we must ensure the functions of HHS and its agencies are able to continue their missions unimpeded to su...

HHS’s critical work is vital to increasing access to mental health and substance use disorder care, improving suicide prevention efforts, stemming the opioid epidemic, and reimagining our nation’s mental health crisis response.

Read more: afsp.org/story/statem...

03.04.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As the nation’s leading mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use organizations, we are deeply alarmed by the widespread, immediate staffing cuts and dismantling of entire offices occurring at HHS.

03.04.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

12 leading national mental health and substance use organizations released a statement following the announcement of drastic staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

03.04.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a tweet from Patrick Ness over a rainbow background that reads: β€œIf you’re LGBT and worried, please remember, you’ve got a whole army of us at your back and we’re not going anywhere.”

This is a tweet from Patrick Ness over a rainbow background that reads: β€œIf you’re LGBT and worried, please remember, you’ve got a whole army of us at your back and we’re not going anywhere.”

And in case you need healthcare, here is a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers: lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org

Doctors, sign up for the directory so you can be found as a safe space!

#MedSky #QueerSky #LGBTQ

20.02.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1619    πŸ” 652    πŸ’¬ 49    πŸ“Œ 42
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AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia Β· American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Join AFGE Local 3399 in Columbia as we come together and rally to safeguard the civil service and preserve the rights of workers. Stand with your union family as we rally as we Stand Up for Our Right...

I'm attending American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)'s event, β€œAFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/afge/event/7...

11.04.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #WorldHealthDay everyone. Remember mental health is just as important as physical health

07.04.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Text in image reads: Love without borders...means safe access to health care for everyone.

Text in image reads: Love without borders...means safe access to health care for everyone.

A message for #WorldHealthDay and every day.β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ

07.04.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 157    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🌟 Closing Out #SocialWorkMonth with Gratitude! 🌟
As #SocialWorkMonth comes to a close, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of social workers everywhere. Your work changes lives, strengthens communities & inspires hope every single day.

Tag a social worker!

31.03.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The BulletPoints Project's Resource Library houses over 400 resources and tools for firearm injury prevention. Click through to explore videos, journal club guides, peer-reviewed articles, presentation materials, and more! www.bulletpointsproject.org/firearm-inju...

20.03.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
green background with yellow text "make time to call your friends and check in on them." website - www.moasklistenrefer.org

green background with yellow text "make time to call your friends and check in on them." website - www.moasklistenrefer.org

This is your cue to pick up the phone and text or call your friends!

And while you're at it - check out Missouri's brief suicide prevention training at www.moasklistenrefer.org.

26.03.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #TransDayOfVisibility, we remind you that supporting transgender people is suicide prevention.

Artwork by SJ Devon Moecker

31.03.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Social Worker Program Coordinator - Suicide Prevention CEPC This position is eligible for <b>the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),</b> a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance...

Social Worker Program Coordinator - Suicide Prevention CEPC. Department of Veterans Affairs. Wyoming. $88,621 - $143,696. Full-time + benefits. Master's degree in social worker + license required. #suicideprevention

www.usajobs.gov/job/833285200

28.03.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wondering how you can be a better ally this Transgender Day of Visibility? Here are just a few helpful tips, resources, and more! βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Download our "Celebrating and Defending Trans and Non-Binary Lives" lesson plan ➑️ rfkhro.org/43S1lAL

31.03.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hands off! Union contracts.

Hands off! Union contracts.

On April 5th, America’s unions are coming together with allies of labor at events across the country to send a message: #HandsOff our unions and our contracts!

Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/

31.03.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 404    πŸ” 170    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 15
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Last #TransDayOfVisibility, we launched the SpeakOUT campaign to uplift trans & nonbinary voices! πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

From centering experiences of our trans plaintiffs to highlighting the fight for healthcare at the Supreme Court, SpeakOUT has been a beautiful vessel for uplifting trans & nonbinary power.

31.03.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility.

31.03.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1255    πŸ” 207    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 13
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Program Director - Denver, CO 80203 - Indeed.com Second Wind Fund

Program Director - Second Wind Fund. Hybrid-remote. Denver, CO. Full-time + benefits. $90,000 - $97,000. Master's degree required. #suicideprevention

www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c...

25.03.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SAMHSA employees detail an agency in shambles And more of the latest health news stories.

SAMHSA employees detail an agency in shambles www.statnews.com/2025/03/12/h...

17.03.2025 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can engaging with your community support your mental health?

If you are seeking peers who are also on a journey towards learning about mental health conditions, or a place to be involved with events raising awareness of mental health - your local NAMI is here for you!

20.03.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

This is majorly messed up.

16.03.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 211    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 2
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Hundreds of Thousands Will Die The writer, surgeon, and former U.S.A.I.D. administrator Atul Gawande on the Trump Administration’s decimation of foreign aid and the consequences around the world.

What happens when you do surgery with a chainsaw www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-...

15.03.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 383    πŸ” 127    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 12
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Local postal workers unions plan rallies against the privatization of USPS Rallies in Columbia are scheduled for Thursday and Sunday in front of the post office downtown.

Columbia postal workers join forces and rally to bring awareness to possible federal changes.

20.03.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Suicide Prevention Liaison Job Description: Job Title: Suicide Prevention Specialist Location: Columbia, MO Department: Crisis Services Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday Job Summary: Do you want to work in a sup...

Suicide Prevention Liaison. Burrell Behavioral Health. Columbia, MO. Full time + benefits. Monday - Friday. Bachelor's required, Master's preferred. #suicideprevention

brightli.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Bright...

02.03.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference in saving lives and supporting others.

16.03.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Social Work Day! This year’s theme is β€˜Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing,' which emphasizes the importance of caring and respecting across generations to build strong societies, sustain the environment, and share wisdom for a better future. Happy #WSWD2025

18.03.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Here's why and why we've closed comments on Facebook and Instagram. https://buff.ly/3CIH2KQ

08.02.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3
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Gun Policy Research Review Results of a systematic review of broad classes of gun policies and how they affect different outcomes in the United States.

If you're a gun violence researcher looking for new projects in 2025, the Rand Gun Policy Research Review remains a perfect roadmap.

Any blank or inconclusive cells in the tables means we need more research to understand the effects (if any) of these policies!

www.rand.org/research/gun...

06.01.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

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