This toolkit is designed to help grassroots community-and faith-based organizations develop sustainable organizations and program services. The toolkit provides helpful information to guide sustainability planning efforts, samples of tools, and actual fill-in the-blank “planning templates” and worksheets. The toolkit is organized in six, stand-alone, how-to components: Introduction Organizational Assessment and Readiness Effective Marketing Strategies Financial Management Sustainability Strategies: Fund Development and Fund […]
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Tools to Help Providers Assess and Treat Potentially Suicidal Patients in the VA
New tools to help providers assess and treat potentially suicidal patients are available thanks to a collaboration between the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The tools are based on VA and Defense Department clinical practice guidelines issued last year. The tools […]
Suicide Prevention among LGBT Youth: A Workshop for Professionals Who Serve Youth
Suicide Prevention among LGBT Youth: A Workshop for Professionals Who Serve Youth is a free workshop kit to help staff in schools, youth-serving organizations, and suicide prevention programs take action to reduce suicidal behavior among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Topics covered include suicidal behavior among LGBT youth, risk and protective factors for […]
When the Mask Comes Off: Documentary to Get Young People and Communities Talking about Mental Health
When the Mask Comes Off is a video documentary featuring young people from New Mexico discussing their experiences of living with mental illness. We hear stories of struggle on their journey from misperception and alienation toward self-acceptance and healing. The documentary comes with adaptable discussion guides for use in communities and schools. Population of focus: […]
Coming Out As You: The Guide
The Trevor Project has released a resource to help young people think through the decision to come out, be a straight ally to a friend, or, as the guide is titled, just plain “Coming Out As You.” Read the opening description here and then visit the Trevor Project website to explore the guide in full […]
Trauma-Informed Care for Displaced Populations: A Guide for Community-Based Service Providers
People displaced by war, natural disasters, extreme poverty or persecution face complex challenges as they leave their homelands to settle in new places. Many are subjected to traumatic experiences before, during and after migrating to an unfamiliar land. Caregivers serving displaced people should understand the impact of trauma and how to provide care that is […]