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Crisis Services Attends Breakfast Hosted by the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, Crisis Services was pleased to attend a community conversation about the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition’s efforts to create a new dialogue about mental health. As a founding member of the Coalition, we are thrilled to see how much it has grown over the last two years. Over 1,600 people have… Read more : Crisis Services Attends Breakfast Hosted by the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition

State Senator Tim Kennedy Secures Over 200K for Crisis Services!

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On May 29, 2019, we were delighted to welcome State Senator Timothy Kennedy for a press conference where he announced that he secured more than $200,000 in this year’s state budget for Crisis Services! This money will support our 24-hour crisis hotline and areas of the organization that can regularly go unfunded but are essential… Read more : State Senator Tim Kennedy Secures Over 200K for Crisis Services!

Crisis Services’ hosts the 3rd annual Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County’s Stakeholder Breakfast

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On February 20, 2019, Crisis Services hosted the 3rd annual Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County’s Stakeholder Breakfast. Michael Kearns, Erie County Clerk and Suicide Loss Survivor, was the keynote speaker. It was with great honor to also award the Suicide Prevention Exemplary Service award in memory of founding member Christopher Hartnett to Michael Ranney,… Read more : Crisis Services’ hosts the 3rd annual Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County’s Stakeholder Breakfast

Suicide Safety for School Staff Training

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On February 27, 2019, the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County and Crisis Services hosted a workshop to certify school personnel as Suicide Safety for School Staff Trainers. These trainings are crucial to ensure the importance of suicide prevention in schools. Thanks to Dr. Celia Spacone, Coordinator for the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County,… Read more : Suicide Safety for School Staff Training

CFO Update

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On October 12th, we said “happy retirement” to a wonderful colleague and friend, our CFO, Barbara Gasiewicz. Barb had been with Crisis Services for over five and half years and served as a critical member of executive leadership team. During Barb’s tenure, she was a strategic partner with our CEO Jessica Pirro in helping to… Read more : CFO Update

3rd Annual Drag Out the Darkness

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The 3rd Annual Drag Out the Darkness Event is just around the corner! Drag Out Darkness is an annual suicide prevention fundraiser that features some of New York’s best performers! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Crisis Services. Click here to RSVP + learn more!