Pennock Center for Counseling is partnering with the Brighton Youth Commission to provide two one-hour Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) courses free to the community for SPEAK Week! When: Monday, April 29th Noon & 6:30 p.m. Where: Historic City Hall (22 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton) Heritage Room Cost: No Charge Register here! Download the […]
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SPEAK Week QPR Training
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019S.P.E.A.K.: Suicide, Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge
Monday, March 25th, 2019The Brighton Youth Commission (BYC) is a body of 22 youth and 6 adults who are appointed by the Brighton City Council to study matters and plan events impacting youth and families in the City of Brighton. One of their biggest projects is SPEAK Week. SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Education and Knowledge) started in 2012 after the death […]
Read more...Just Ask: Preventing Suicide
Tuesday, June 19th, 2018In light of the recent celebrity suicides, you may be asking yourself what to do if you suspect that a friend or loved one is struggling with thoughts of ending their life. The topic of suicide can be very overwhelming and it’s understandable to feel at a loss of what to do about it. We […]
Read more...Preventing Teen Suicide
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017Article by Emmy Crouter, MSW It’s hard to ignore the news coverage of teen suicide in our country and in our state of Colorado. Teen suicide is on the rise, according to multiple studies, with a variety of factors being entertained as contributors. Thankfully teen suicide is preventable and there are many things you can […]
Read more...Suicide Prevention: What You Need to Know
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015By Mallory Crouch, LCSW Suicide can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation. Keep the lines of communication open and know the warning signs. You could save a life. September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention month. Did you know that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in America? Suicide has become a major […]
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