Suffolk County Community College Hosts 8th Annual Campus Walk!
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Suffolk County Community College celebrated it's 8th Annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday, April 20th on their Ammerman Campus in Selden. Despite the rain that morning, the event was well attended and a positive experience for all. The College's President Edward Bonahue was in attendance as well as Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa and Stephanie Stafford, Chief of Staff to Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon. Mental Health and Wellness Services and Veterans Services collaborated with student clubs and organizations such as the Veteran Students of America chapter on campus to host the event and this has been an amazing partnership that has further promoted the success of the walk. This year's walk raised over $8,500! You can help SCCC reach their $10,000 goal by June 30th by making a donation today!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
AFSP Long Island has teamed up with other AFSP chapters in the Northeast Division to present a variety of programming all month long! Below you will find the schedule of virtual programming for May along with registration links for all the programs:
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Soul Shop for Black Churches | White Plains, NYSaturday, May 4th | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
One-day in-person workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians in the Black church
Hosted by Hudson Valley/Westchester
Register: soul-shop-for-black-churches-b8srp.attendease.com
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Talk Saves Lives for LatinX and Hispanic Communities (in Spanish)
Tuesday, May 7th | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Introduction to suicide prevention for LatinX and Hispanic communities, presented in Spanish
Hosted by Hudson Valley/Westchester
Register: tsllatinx5-7.attendease.com
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VA Operation S.A.V.E
Wednesday, May 8th | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Introduction to Veteran-specific suicide risk factors and prevention strategies
Hosted by Western & Greater Central New York
Register: operationsavemay.attendease.com
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Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk
Thursday, May 9th | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Introduction to supporting someone in your life with lived experience
Hosted by New Jersey
Register: afsp-nj-intro050924.attendease.com
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Talk Saves Lives: Firearms
Thursday, May 9th | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Introduction to suicide prevention for firearms owners
Hosted by Hudson Valley/Westchester
Register: tslgrmay.attendease.com
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Research Connections
Thursday, May 16th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Innovative Approaches for Improving the Transition from Hospitals to Schools: Supporting Youth During and Following a Suicide-Related Crisis
Hosted by Greater Central New York
Register: nyrc51624.attendease.com
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Talk Saves Lives
Thursday, May 16th | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A brief introduction to suicide prevention
Hosted by New Jersey
Register: afspnjtsl051624.attendease.com
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Talk Saves Lives
Thursday, May 16th | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A brief introduction to suicide prevention
Hosted by Maryland and Delaware
Register: tslwithmdandde.attendease.com
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L.E.T.S. Saves Lives
Wednesday, May 22nd | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A brief introduction to suicide prevention for Black and African American communities
Hosted by Greater Central New York
Register: gcnylets52224.attendease.com
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Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those At Risk Friday, May 31st | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Practical guidance for supporting someone at-risk for suicide
Hosted by New York Long Island
Register: finding-hope-nyli531.attendease.com
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Interested in becoming a trained presenter for AFSP programs? Contact our Programs Manager, Katie Deitz, to find out more about getting trained: kdeitz@afsp.org |
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We offer several free programs for suicide prevention, suitable for your workplace, school, faith-based center, health group, and more. Please fill out our Program Request Form to bring one of these free programs to your community! |
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Volunteer Spotlight: Hope Slovin
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Hope became involved with AFSP Long Island in 2016 after losing her former spouse and the father to her son to suicide. A little over a year ago, Hope became a Healing Conversations volunteer for our chapter. As a Healing Conversations volunteer, Hope has provided 1:1 support to many loss survivors. Hope recently took on the role of Healing Conversations Coordinator for our chapter. In this role, she oversees the Healing Conversations program, ensuring that all new requests are appropriately matched with volunteers and working to grow awareness for the program and increase the volunteer base. We are so grateful to have Hope as part of the AFSP Long Island team! |
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Want to get more involved with AFSP Long Island?
We have a wide variety of ways to get involved! Learn more about volunteering with us: |
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Questions about volunteering? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Katrina Zendrain, at afsplongisland@gmail.com. Ready to get involved? Fill out a volunteer application today to get started: |
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Fundraising Idea of the Month |
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Save the image to the left and post it on your social media pages to encourage friends and family to help you earn your walk t-shirt. Be sure to add a link to your personal fundraising page on the post. As you receive donations, you can reshare the image to your story with the boxes crossed off to show what you still have left to raise to get your shirt. If your donors feel comfortable, you can also tag them on their boxes as a thank you. |
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Have a fundraising idea but need some assistance getting started? Reach out to Carrie, our Special Events Manager, for support at caronson@afsp.org
Planning a fundraiser for your team and want it highlighted in our newsletter or on social media? Let us know! Reach out to Katie, our Programs Manager, with more info about your event at kdeitz@afsp.org |
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Click on each event image to learn more/register for event! |
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Team Shane Psychic Night Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 14th
The Warehouse
203 Broadway, Amityville
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$65 per person
Join Team Shane at their team fundraiser in Amityville for a group reading with psychic medium sisters Linda & Jolene. All proceeds will benefit Team Shane's fundraising for AFSP Long Island's Out of the Darkness Walk. See image for registration information.
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Hike for Hope
Sunday, May 19th
Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park
Registration: 9:00 AM
Event time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to join us for our newest Spring event: Hike for Hope! You will have the choice of hiking either a 3 mile or 5 mile trail to raise funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. All ages and abilities are welcome!
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Pups & Peeps Dog Walk
Saturday, June 22nd
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point
Registration: 9:00 AM
Event time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Pups and Peeps Loop the Trails Dog Walk began in 2017 in loving memory of Port Washington resident Flavio Barbosa and has grown into a community event raising awareness and funds for mental health education and suicide prevention efforts. Leash up your pups and join us to prevent suicide!
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