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WE STAND: Rooted in Our Mission for Racial Equity in Crisis Care

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Crisis Services began in November 1968.   In our community, and across the world, there was unrest about the Vietnam War, women’s liberation, and racial inequality. Here we are, five decades later, in this moment that reminds us of our founding mothers and fathers, at a time when our actions and approaches will define history…. Read more : WE STAND: Rooted in Our Mission for Racial Equity in Crisis Care

Answering the Call

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Crisis Services offers support in many ways. And it’s easy to forget to take care of oneself when one’s job revolves around caring for others. Our Crisis First Responders are always at the ready to lend their expert advocacy skills to those in moments of need. In addition to their top priorities within the community,… Read more : Answering the Call

January 2020 SAFE Training

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Are you interested in learning how to offer care and collect evidence from victims of sexual assault? Apply and schedule an interview for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Training Program at Crisis Services in January 2020. Online training is available from January 20th to February 26th, with classroom and clinical training sessions February 27th &… Read more : January 2020 SAFE Training

Putting a Stop to the Stigma

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Crisis Services CEO Jessica Pirro is also the Vice-Chair of the Anti-Stigma Coalition and recently appeared on WNY Living. She discussed the mission of the Coalition as well as the Take The Pledge To End Stigma initiative. She encourages everyone to take the pledge as we band together as a community to view mental health… Read more : Putting a Stop to the Stigma

Crisis Services to Participate in County Suicide Review

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The Suicide Prevention Center of New York has been awarded a grant from the New York State Health Foundation to develop an in-depth review process in four counties – one of which being Erie County. The purpose of the grant is collect accurate data from suicide investigations, and it’s also meant to conduct community reviews… Read more : Crisis Services to Participate in County Suicide Review

5th Annual Semi-Colon Tattoo Event

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CowPok Piercing & Tattoo Gallery will once again host the annual Semi-Colon Tattoo Charity Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23rd with proceeds supporting the work of Crisis Services. Now in its 5th year, CowPok’s Buffalo and Williamsville locations will be joined by Seven Seas Tattoo (Buffalo and Orchard Park) and Divine Machine (Buffalo), more than doubling… Read more : 5th Annual Semi-Colon Tattoo Event

Crisis Services Certifies 10 Teachers As Suicide Safety for School Staff Trainers

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On November 12, 2019, 10 area teachers are participating in a four-part workshop designed to certify them as “Suicide Safety for School Staff Trainers”. The program is being offered through the Education Collaborative of WNY in partnership with Crisis Services, the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County and is supported by the NYS Suicide Prevention… Read more : Crisis Services Certifies 10 Teachers As Suicide Safety for School Staff Trainers