The monthly newsletter of the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network |
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Hey everybody-- we at TSPN hope you are all staying cool so far this summer. We have so many celebrations and observances this month to highlight-- from Pride to PTSD Awareness and Men's Mental Health-- and we hope you will all take a moment to check out the related resources and articles linked at the bottom of this month's newsletter. We hope you'll also check out one of our upcoming conferences or trainings being held across the state. Beat the heat and come join us-- online or in-person!
-Misty
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In this issue
Advisory Council meeting recap
Summer training series highlight
Men's mental health guide
and more!
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Thank you so much to everyone who attended our June 2022 Advisory Council meeting in Franklin. We had a great turnout and we were excited to have members of Be The Change Youth Initiative, based in Chattanooga, in attendance to share their story and perform some original songs centered around mental health.
You can access documents referenced at this month's meeting, as well as past meeting minutes and more, on our website.
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Head over to our Facebook page to check out a video of Sydney and Brayden (pictured) performing for our group. To learn more about Be The Change Youth Initiative, click here!
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School may be out now, but we had the pleasure of sponsoring, tabling, and speaking at several schools, student conferences, and more at the end of the school year. Check it out!
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East Regional Director Emily Hager and other members of the Hope Squad at Farragut High School in Knoxville |
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Northeast Regional Director Kayla Sharpe at David Crockett High School in Jonesborough |
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Southeast Regional Director Chris Edwards at Marion County High School in Jasper |
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Krishunna, a Fayette County Schools student, poses with her winning art contest design at the 2022 Project AWARE statewide conference for high school students in Nashville |
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Northwest Regional Director Emily Oswald served as a team advisor at the annual Tennessee Teen Institute on UT Martin's campus. This year, 500 youth, 85 team advisors, and 65 staff joined in on the festivities. The events throughout the week of the institute demonstrate all forms of prevention, including mental health, suicide, bullying, substance misuse, and more. |
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During the week leading up to Memorial Day, TSPN participated in two stops on the AMVETS ONE national bus tour headed toward Washington, D.C. from California. The bus stopped in both Memphis and Nashville to spread Veteran suicide prevention awareness.
Memphis/Shelby County Regional Director Justin Johnson, U.S. Marines Iraq War Veteran, spoke during the press conference at the Memphis bus stop. Special thanks to the AMVETS ONE team for this unique opportunity!
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Natchez Trace Bridge barrier under construction
This week, the National Park Service (NPS) started work on a chain-link fence on the Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge in Williamson County, in advance of the placement of a permanent barrier. The project represents the end result of years of campaigning by several groups, including TSPN, to install a mechanism to prevent suicides on the bridge.
This WPLN segment outlines the work done by the survivors of suicide loss and attempts to stop suicides at the Natchez Trace Bridge.
The NPS is seeking public input on an environmental assessment (EA) to install a permanent safety barrier. The comment period is through June 17; click here to comment online.
Thank you to the tireless advocates and collaborators who made this barrier a reality!
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We are hiring!
If you or someone you know based in the Nashville area may be interested in TSPN's Mid-Cumberland Regional Director position, you can find more details on the job description and how to apply here!
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Archived proclamation give-away
TSPN is downsizing its off-site storage and has an archive of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation documents dating back to 2008. If you are interested in proclamations from a certain city or county, contact Executive Assistant Vladimir Enlow at venlow@tspn.org anytime before Friday, July 15, and we’ll arrange for mailing or pickup from our central office in Nashville.
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Submissions are now being accepted for this year's Love Never Dies Memorial Quilt.
This statewide project began in 2006. The Memorial Quilt is made up of those we have lost to suicide who either lived in Tennessee or have family in Tennessee. This quilt is a beautiful way ensure that our loved ones live on.
There is no charge to submit your loved one to appear on the quilt. If interested in submitting, please email TSPN Emeritus member Karyl Chastain Beal at karylofcolumbia@cs.com.
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The Southwest Region is hosting a mental health symposium entitled "Race and Resiliency" on July 15.
Join us for a conversation about the intersection of race and mental health from the perspectives of many well-known experts in the West TN area. The event will be held at Lane College in Jackson, and breakfast & lunch will be provided.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this event, you can find the sponsorship form here. Email Southwest Regional Director Lindsey Carr at lcarr@tspn.org with questions.
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Registration is now open for "Answering the Call," TSPN's First Responder Suicide Prevention Task Force conference on October 24 & 25.
This in-person event will be held at the Drury Plaza in Franklin.
For sponsorship or request for proposal info, email Task Force Co-Chair Mary Anne Christian at mchristian@tspn.org.
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UPCOMING TRAININGS, MEETINGS & EVENTS
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June 16
East Regional Meeting
June 20
Northwest Regional Meeting
June 21
Memphis/Shelby County Regional Meeting
June 23
Upper Cumberland Regional Meeting
June 23
Northeast Regional Meeting
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July 7
Southeast Regional Meeting
July 13
South Central Regional Meeting
July 14
Mid-Cumberland Regional Meeting
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Virtual QPR series for healthcare professionals
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Summer training series
safeTALK: This half-day course uses powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice to teach you how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.
Youth Mental Health First Aid: This training equips adults with the knowledge and skills to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness, identify when a young person might be experiencing a mental health crisis, and equip those adults to intervene until the appropriate help is available.
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August 23
Suicide Prevention in the African-American Faith Communities Coalition
Biennial Conference (Virtual)
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via @courtneysonnerdesign on Instagram
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We would like to recognize the following donors & sponsors for their generous contributions toward suicide prevention in Tennessee |
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Lexi Pool
Donna Moore
Ginger Rogers
Shanon Dearmond
Amy Robertson
Joe Parrino
Teresa Lynn
Thom Roberts
Julie Larsen
Rebecca Chandler
Misty England
Katie Walker
Sherry Ramey
Jennifer Higdon
Valerie Porter
Drew Smith
Tammy Short
Gordon Hall
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Lisa Coil
Samantha Schultz
Marie Ferran
Chad Moore
Drake Pedigo
Evan Hall
Richard Perkins
Lori Carlson
Daphne Broyles
Sharon Nelson
Sandra Dowdy
Katie Bostwick
Jennifer Vinson
Becky Pitts
Artie Trott
Glen Harness
Jayme Burnett
Kathy Hanofee
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Quinco Mental Health Center |
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