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Nursing The Phoenix Division marks an exciting collaboration between New Season Treatment Center and The Jason Foundation.
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- The Phoenix Division marks an exciting collaboration between New Season Treatment Center and The Jason Foundation.
- New Season has been a pioneer in providing care for OUD since 1986, operating over 80 addiction treatment centers across 20 states nationwide.
- In this partnership, Jason Foundation Community Resource Centers will be established in 35 New Season MAT Programs nationwide.
- Jim Shaheen, CEO of New Season, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "By joining forces with The Jason Foundation, we can expand our reach and impact in combating substance use disorders and associated mental health issues.
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Nursing HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) today announced the formation of a new initiative to raise awareness and provide information, tools, and resources to address substance use disorders (SUDs)/opioid use disorders (OUDs) and co-occurring mental health concerns that can lead to suicidal ideation.
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- The initiative, the Phoenix Division, represents an affiliation between Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) Division and JFI.
- The CTCs within the Acadia network provide medication-assisted treatment and personalized therapeutic interventions for adults who are struggling with addictions to opioids.
- In communities throughout the United States, CTCs are playing a key role in the effort to end our nation's ongoing opioid epidemic.
- You can find more information regarding the partnership on The Jason Foundation's website, https://jasonfoundation.com/phoenix-division/ .
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Birth control HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a nationally recognized leader in youth and young adult suicide awareness and prevention, proudly recognizes and supports September as National Suicide Prevention Month .
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- HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a nationally recognized leader in youth and young adult suicide awareness and prevention, proudly recognizes and supports September as National Suicide Prevention Month .
- Throughout the month, individuals and organizations around the country highlight the problem of suicide and advocate its prevention.
- Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released provisional data showing the number of suicide deaths increased 2.6% from 2021 to 2022.
- Suicide Prevention Month is a time to remember those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and focus on prevention efforts.
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Management General Skrmetti was sworn in as the Attorney General and Reporter for the state of Tennessee in September of 2022.
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- General Skrmetti was sworn in as the Attorney General and Reporter for the state of Tennessee in September of 2022.
- Previously, General Skrmetti served as Chief Deputy Attorney General to Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III.
- I am honored to join the board and look forward to helping JFI educate kids and adults about suicide prevention," remarked Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.
- "We are excited to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors that bring with them the enthusiasm and passion to make our organization even greater," said Clark Flatt, President of The Jason Foundation.
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Service The Jason Foundation produced the educational seminar " Preventing Suicide Among Foster Care Youth: A Training for Foster, Adoptive, and Other Out-of-Home Caregivers, " released earlier this year.
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- The Jason Foundation produced the educational seminar " Preventing Suicide Among Foster Care Youth: A Training for Foster, Adoptive, and Other Out-of-Home Caregivers, " released earlier this year.
- The Tennessee Department of Children's Services has adopted the module as part of the training and education required by prospective and current foster families within the state.
- "We thank The Jason Foundation for partnering with the Department of Children's Services to provide additional resources for foster families and caregivers across our state."
- "The Jason Foundation is excited to be working with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services and many other state entities to provide additional resources for families across our state," remarked Clark Flatt, President for The Jason Foundation.
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Tutoring Since the launch of Tennessee Won't Be Silent, The Jason Foundation has organized collaborative partners across the state to normalize talking about mental health issues and suicide.
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- Since the launch of Tennessee Won't Be Silent, The Jason Foundation has organized collaborative partners across the state to normalize talking about mental health issues and suicide.
- Some highlights and activities from the Tennessee Won't Be Silent campaign:
To expand community awareness of suicide prevention and available resources, The Jason Foundation hosted community outreach events throughout the state.
- There have been eight Tennessee Won't Be Silent Community Awareness events to date, with one more scheduled in Knoxville.
- For more information, resources, and to learn ways to get involved with Tennessee Won't Be Silent, please visit www.TNWontBeSilent.com .
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Monday, February 13, 2023
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Birth control HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc ., a nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and awareness, shared data today released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that show an increase in suicide rates, deaths, and suicidal behavior in our nation's youth.
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- HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jason Foundation, Inc ., a nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and awareness, shared data today released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that show an increase in suicide rates, deaths, and suicidal behavior in our nation's youth.
- Last week, the CDC released a preliminary report regarding changes in suicide rates examined by race, ethnicity, and age.
- In 2021, suicide was the second leading cause of death for middle and high school-aged youth (12 – 18).
- The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth suicide through educational programs that equip youth, parents, educators, and the community with the resources to identify and assist at-risk youth.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Tutoring HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, the Grant Teaff "Breaking the Silence" Award is presented by The Jason Foundation (JFI) at the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Convention to honor a coach that has exceeded expectations as a National Awareness Ambassador. These coaches have been involved in activities that further the mission to spread awareness of the problem of youth suicide and help prevent it. Recipients of the award have shown outstanding leadership in youth and young adult suicide prevention.
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- These coaches have been involved in activities that further the mission to spread awareness of the problem of youth suicide and help prevent it.
- Recipients of the award have shown outstanding leadership in youth and young adult suicide prevention.
- On January 9th, JFI was honored to present the award to Willie Fritz, Head Football Coach of Tulane University.
- "Coach Fritz and his efforts in suicide prevention and awareness are remarkable and highly valued by The Jason Foundation," remarked Brett Marciel, Chief Communications Officer for The Jason Foundation.
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School The Library contains multiple two-hour trainings that extensively delve into aspects of youth suicide and one-hour modules that discuss how different topics relate to youth suicide.
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- The Library contains multiple two-hour trainings that extensively delve into aspects of youth suicide and one-hour modules that discuss how different topics relate to youth suicide.
- Suicide Prevention in Schools: Contemporary Issues - This module features Clark Flatt, Founder and President of The Jason Foundation, along with Dr. Scott Poland and Richard Lieberman.
- COVID's impact on youth risk factors, trends in youth suicide, safe messaging, and contemporary issues in suicide prevention are discussed.
- Developing a Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Protocol for Elementary Schools - This training module aims to provide a blueprint for suicide prevention in elementary schools, specifically for students in K-6.
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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Practice of law HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 2nd, the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) kicked off a partnership with The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) to further their mission for suicide prevention within the state.
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- HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 2nd, the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) kicked off a partnership with The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) to further their mission for suicide prevention within the state.
- "Our collaborative effort with the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference will further cement our commitment of 'Local folks helping local folks' by taking resources and information to a community level across Tennessee that is seldom seen.
- I am grateful that the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference has endorsed the mission of The Jason Foundation, Inc. in combating the 'silent epidemic' of suicide.
- www.jasonfoundation.com
The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to provide for a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of the state.
