On July 19th, 2012, The “Words For A Cause” episode of Ida Goeckel’s program The Mighty Pen featured guests Jerry Birk and Kristy Wright from the Buffalo Walk Committee who presented their efforts and experiences on the topic of suicide prevention and awareness. Jerry also featured his song Out of the Darkness. The full program aired […]

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Out of the Darkness A Parent Forum on Adolescent Depression and Suicide Awareness Wednesday, January 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alden High School, 13190 Park Street, Alden, NY. The program is a collaboration of the The Alden Central School District in cooperation with Akron, Depew, East Aurora, Holland, Iroquois, and Lancaster Central School Districts, and in partnership with the […]

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Out of the Darkness A Parent Forum on Adolescent Depression and Suicide Awareness Tuesday, October 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williamsville South High School 5950 Main Street, Williamsville, NY. The program is a collaboration of the Williamsville, Amherst, Clarence, and Sweet Home school districts in partnership with the University at Buffalo, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, […]

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These 60-minute webinars are FREE and each participant will receive a FREE copy of our More Than Sad Teen Depression Film.  The webinar is for school personnel (teachers, counselors, coaches, nurses, etc.).  It would also be appropriate for those running after-school programs and even girl/boy scouts and youth groups too.  If you have personal connections […]

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 Please consider attending an upcoming conference Suicide Prevention: A call to Community Action Friday April 1, 2011 at Daemen College The Buffalo VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Joan Chipps, has gathered community partners to assist in the development and organization of this very important topic. The AFSP Western New York Chapter is one of those partners.  We […]

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People available to help those touched by suicide Editorial written by Phil Chearmonte to help others as the holidays approach. The National Survivors of Suicide Day is an event occuring annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

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Bringing Suicide Out Of The Darkness: An Amherst Family’s Story WKBW TV Health Link Story by Joanna Pasceri helping us promote awareness regarding teen depression and suicide leading up to the 2010 AFSP Out of the Darkness Buffalo Community Walk. Expert commentary by Lisa McNeil, Crisis Counseling Program Coordinator for Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service, Inc.  http://www.crisisservices.org

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Parents of Amherst Teen Who Completed Suicide Want To Help Others WGRZ TV News Story by Scott Brown helping us share our story to promote awareness regarding teen depression and suicide. Expert commentary by Renae Carapella, Director for the Western New York Chapter of  the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP),  www.afsp.org .

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