How can I become involved with Behavioral Health?
Mental Health, Addiction, and Substance and Alcohol Misuse
Individuals and Families:
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Get trained in QPR Suicide Prevention
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Contact Abby Gorecki at 414-329-5275 for more information
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Share social media posts to raise awareness
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Attend a community screening of a documentary
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Participate in Light and Unite Red Campaign activities
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Lock up your medications
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Do not drink and drive
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Talk to children about bullying (online or in-person) and promote healthy behaviors
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Do not host underage drinking parties
Organizations and Institutions:
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Participate in Light and Unite Red Campaign activities
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Contact the Health Department to train your staff and/or members in QPR Suicide Prevention
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Raise awareness and conversation about reducing stigma
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Share social media posts
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Engage healthcare providers to leverage resources
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Provide educational materials
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Host activities aimed at reducing youth suicide, self-harm, and saying no to drugs
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Support community led and/or grassroots efforts
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Utilize the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
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Provide trauma-informed care staff training
Community and Systems:
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Advocate for increased access to care
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Secure adequate prescription drug drop-off locations
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raise awareness and conversation about reducing stigma through Government support
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Engage community members
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Work to provide trauma-informed care