Free viewing of ‘My Ascension’ in support of Mental Health Awareness is Thursday
A free viewing of a documentary telling the story of a woman’s recovery after a survived suicide attempt is Thursday,…
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church offering Soul Shop suicide prevention sessions
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen will host three suicide prevention events for people of all ages later this month. The…
House Judiciary Committee halts law that would have required action during suicide attempts
The journey of a bill that sought to establish a duty to take action to help prevent suicide attempts ended……
‘Josh’s Law’ requiring action during suicide attempts clears SD Senate
A bill that would make it a misdemeanor were someone not to summon help if they knew another person was……
Senate Judiciary Committee defers bill aimed at requiring action when risk of suicide
South Dakota’s Senate Judiciary Committee deferred action Tuesday, Feb. 3 on a bill crafted in response to the circumstances surrounding…
State suicide prevention efforts are lacking amid federal cuts
Only a dozen states have laws establishing suicide prevention offices or coordinators, and just 11 have task forces or committees…
After son’s suicide, grieving Aberdeen women pushes for law requiring assistance
As Cynthia Sombke grieves the loss of her son, who died by suicide earlier this year, she’s pushing for a……
What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools
The boards that oversee South Dakota’s 10 public colleges are drafting policies in accordance with a new state law that……
School counselors worried bill could increase youth suicide, self-harm rates
A proposal that would require school counselors to get permission from a parent or guardian before providing direct counseling services……
Hundreds walk to bring awareness to suicide prevention
After her brother died by suicide in 2019, Jessica Schneider of Aberdeen was looking for hope. She found it a……
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