MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) is changing format to allow those in the community to attend virtually on a web conferencing platform to comply with social distancing. The planning committee of … [Read more...]
October 13 Out of the Darkness Walk Benefiting Suicide Prevention
JAMESTOWN - Community members from all over the Chautauqua region are expected to participate in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Jamestown on Saturday, October 13. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Stresses Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
[MEDIA RELEASE] MAYVILLE - Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers, and communities. Uncovering the reasons for an individual suicide death is complex and challenging. … [Read more...]
GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk is Saturday Night, Aug. 25
JAMESTOWN - The third annual GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk will take place at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown. All of the proceeds raised by the event stay local and will be used for suicide prevention efforts in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Victoria Patti And Ann Rosenthal Discuss Kevin Hines’ Documentary
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 26 2018. JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA's Jason Sample interviews Victoria Patti, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention Coordinator/Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Ann … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Health Officials Stress Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
MAYVILLE - In the wake of a pair of suicide attempts that reportedly took place in the Jamestown area this past week, Chautauqua County officials are reminding the public to be mindful of people who may be at risk for suicide, and also of the … [Read more...]
Out of the Darkness Community Walk is Saturday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Out of the Darkness Community Walk will be taking place Saturday morning, Sept. 23 at the Northwest Arena in downtown Jamestown. The event is being held by the Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with Suicide … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week Begins with Kick Off Event Monday Night at Chautauqua Mall
LAKEWOOD - September is national suicide prevention month, and several local organizations have partnered together to bring Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 18-23) to the community, starting Monday night at the Chautauqua Mall and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Suicide Prevention Week
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti (Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention), Anne Rosenthal (Chautauqua Tapestry), and Chris Anderson (Resource Center) about the 2017 Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Roller Derby Team to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention by Changing Seating Terminology
JAMESTOWN - The Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention will be honored as the spotlight charity by the Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls roller derby team at their upcoming bout on Saturday, Aug. 5 as they continue to break down stigma and raise suicide … [Read more...]
