Scott Perkins

Scott Perkins

@scottperkinsmsw.bsky.social

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

157 Followers 336 Following 4 Posts Joined Nov 2024
2 weeks ago
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Did PSLF free you from student debt?
The National Association of Social Workers and PSLF Coalition are collecting real stories about the impact of Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Add yours:
tinyurl.com/3xphsdhw #PSLF #StudentDebt #PublicService #SocialWorkers

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1 week ago
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To all my social work colleagues, we know. For everyone else, take a moment to thank your favorite social worker.

#SocialWorkMonth

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2 weeks ago
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VA Secretary Collins Is Wrong About Veteran Suicide Prevention Funding - The American Prospect These programs save lives, every day.

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins harps on one point: The VA spends too much money on its suicide prevention operations. But these initiatives keep the veteran suicide rate much lower than it would be otherwise.

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Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention.

We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.

Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate

#AFSPadvocacy

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2 months ago
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Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. n.pr/4qn9Iwz

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2 months ago

Having seen firsthand the difference that these grant programs have made, it is terribly sad to hear about these cuts...

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8 months ago
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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...

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10 months ago
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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.

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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

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11 months ago
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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...

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11 months ago

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.

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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).

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This is a tweet from Patrick Ness over a rainbow background that reads: “If 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

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11 months ago
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AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia · 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, “AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/afge/event/7...

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11 months ago
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Happy #WorldHealthDay everyone. Remember mental health is just as important as physical health

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

A message for #WorldHealthDay and every day.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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11 months ago
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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!

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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...

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11 months ago
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.

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11 months ago
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This #TransDayOfVisibility, we remind you that supporting transgender people is suicide prevention.

Artwork by SJ Devon Moecker

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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

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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! ⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

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

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11 months ago
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/

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Last #TransDayOfVisibility, we launched the SpeakOUT campaign to uplift trans & nonbinary voices! 🏳️‍⚧️

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.

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Today March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility.

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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...

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11 months ago
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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...

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11 months ago
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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!

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11 months ago

This is majorly messed up.

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11 months ago
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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-...

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