Hidden off the main streets of Twentynine Palms, California is an oasis in the desert. It is at The Campbell House that palm trees and greenery thrive amid the relentless hot sun. It is also where about 30 men gathered for a weekend retreat. Men come from different races, socio-economic backgrounds and age groups. They joined the men’s group Evryman, to do what most of them have never done before: open up and be vulnerable with themselves and with each other. The retreat is intense, exciting, peer-to-peer work aided by…
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HHS awards funding to states, tribes and college campuses to help prevent youth suicide, part of Biden-Harris effort to address mental health crisis
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today awarded $5.9 million to states, tribes and college campuses for suicide prevention programs youth. Thanks to President Biden, we are finally and seriously saying to young Americans struggling with their mental health: We are listening. The support is here, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said. Support is here for young people through their colleges and universities, foster programs, and countless other youth service organizations. Too many young lives are cut…
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