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A Time for Hope & Healing with Kevin Briggs
It is with a grateful heart that I thank everyone who took part in our annual luncheon, A Time for Hope & Healing with Kevin Briggs on October 13th. From the volunteers, to our sponsors, our staff, our board, the first responders in attendance, and Kevin himself; we had such a successful day raising awareness about suicide prevention, and starting the much needed conversation about saving lives by reaching those in crisis sooner and connecting them with the resources they need. We couldn’t have done this without each and every one of you who attended or helped out in some way. Thank you!
Kevin Hines Visits Lincoln
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we had the opportunity to attend Bryan Medical Center’s Community Leader Breakfast with guest speaker Kevin Hines. Hine’s story is one of struggle and remarkable survival.
A Time For Hope & Healing with Kevin Briggs
Yesterday marked our Third Annual A Time For Hope & Healing Luncheon! This year we were honored to welcome retired Sergeant from the California Highway Patrol, Kevin Briggs. Sergeant Briggs is also an Army Veteran, cancer survivor, survivor of suicide loss, as well as one of the millions of Americans who have experienced depression.
YourLifeYourVoice.org
While junior high and high school are full of new experiences and challenges, these formative years can be extra difficult for youth who are struggling with a mental disorder, bullying, abuse, or engaging in self-harm.
A Change in the Seasons
This is such a fun, festive time of year, but it also bears significant importance for those of us in the mental health field. Mental Health Awareness Week will be coming up very shortly – the first full week of October, and this is always a reminder to focus on building awareness about this crucial topic and puts a spotlight on why we do this job – the individuals and families who need our advocacy and support.
The Connection Between Mental Health & Spirituality
The Kim Foundation offers free educational presentations to a variety of community groups through our outreach program, A Voice for Hope and Healing. A large portion of these mental health and suicide prevention focused presentations have been to church groups throughout Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue areas.
Who is Garett Lee Smith?
I have referred to the Garrett Lee Smith Grant numerous times when talking about the Metro Area LOSS Team, but until now, I never knew the story about how this grant came to be. Who is Garrett Lee Smith?
Omaha Offers Peer Support for First Responders
Post-traumatic stress is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or terrifying event. It is often thought of as a disorder that only affects veterans who have endured combat; however, PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced trauma.
“In The Bones”
I had the opportunity to see Cody Daigle-Orian’s play In The Bones, at The Shelterbelt Theatre last week. The play was a mix of drama with a touch of humor, all while opening the audiences’ eyes to the reality of suicide.
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