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Hear from Lisa Bruder, the director of Crisis Services at Genesee Health System, on the surge in Michigan suicide lifeline calls, shedding stigma, and increasing support in the community.
"In Genesee County, 55 county residents die by suicide each year. To reduce these deaths, Genesee Health System worked with area community organizations to launch the Genesee County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The coalition meets monthly with the goal of providing community training and education, reducing stigma, and performing outreach to high-risk groups like veterans, youth, and older adults."
Congratulations to Danis Russell, Executive Director of Genesee Health System, on receiving the Celia M. Turner Humanitarian Award!
Genesee Health System along with Genesee County Prevention Coalition is hosting "Effective Strategies to Address Tobacco Disparities" a free training to increase awareness of the impact of tobacco on health outcomes for youth and people of color. Dante Jennings, Manager of Co-Occurring Service Integration at GHS and several of the conference speakers talk about the disparities and how to attend this free community training.
"Michigan’s community mental health agencies are stepping up to evolve the way they offer care to those in need — especially crisis care. Genesee Health System and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are two examples."
More than two dozen groups have come together in Genesee County to try to bring down the rate of suicides. Click the link to learn more and find out how you can get involved.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and mental health experts in Genesee County said on average, more than four dozen residents die by suicide each year. Carrie Chanter, Director of Prevention, Health, and Wellness at Genesee Health System, shares the importance of knowing the common warning signs and what to do next.
GHS’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is happy to partner with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and other community organizations to bridge the gap between mental health professionals and law enforcement, forming relationships to work together. Program funded by Genesee County Community Mental Health Millage funds. Your tax dollars at work.
Carrie Chanter, the Director of Prevention, Health & Wellness for Genesee Health System (GHS), is part of the Genesee County Suicide Prevention Coalition, a taskforce launched in March 2023 with support from the county’s mental health millage. Read more on how to get involved in suicide prevention and awareness right here in Flint.
The next GHS Community Talk will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, from 11am to 12:30pm at the Bristol Road Church of Christ.
