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Freddie Ford Family Foundation hosts annual Heroes for Autism 5k and Mile

3 years 1 month ago
BALLWIN, Mo. - A St. Louis based nonprofit is hosting their 4th Annual Heroes for Autism 5k and Mile Saturday to help under-served families impacted by autism and raise awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorders. The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is hosting this annual event. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. at Queeny Park. The funds raised will [...]
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Centerstone Applauds, Supports U.S. Transition To 988 Mental Health Crisis Dialing Code

3 years 1 month ago
ALTON — Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, applauds the July 16 transition to 988 as the easy-to-remember, three-digit code people can use in the United States to quickly access mental health crisis services. This development marks a critical step forward and offers an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen and transform life-saving mental health crisis care in this country. In 2020, the U.S. had about one death every 11 minutes from suicide according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Institute of Mental Health reported nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. To reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), people can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The 988 network of crisis contact centers, including Centerstone, offer 24/7 access to counselors trained to help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and other mental

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