Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force

Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force Working hard to reduce deaths by suicide through advocacy, education, prevention, and postvention.

After an important person dies, children grieve in different ways. When the death was sudden orfrightening, some childre...
10/23/2025

After an important person dies, children grieve in different ways. When the death was sudden or
frightening, some children develop traumatic grief responses, making it hard for them to cope with
their grief.

Here are tips for caregivers in helping school-age children specifically navigate traumatic grief.
https://holdonyoumatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bucks-county-su***de-prevention-tips-for-caregivers-web.pdf

Knowing the warning signs of su***de can help someone in need.The National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 3...
10/21/2025

Knowing the warning signs of su***de can help someone in need.

The National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 365 days a year. There is ALWAYS someone there for you, or someone you love, when in crisis.

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Remember, mental health is important and seeking help is a sign of strength. The National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a...
10/17/2025

Remember, mental health is important and seeking help is a sign of strength.

The National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 365 days a year. There is ALWAYS someone there for you when you are in crisis.

The statistics around maternal and new parent mental health conditions are eye-opening:* Each year, 500,000 pregnant wom...
10/17/2025

The statistics around maternal and new parent mental health conditions are eye-opening:

* Each year, 500,000 pregnant women in the U.S. will experience a mental health condition either before or during pregnancy.
*As many as 75% of pregnant individuals with mental health symptoms do not receive treatment.
*Adverse childhood experiences can increase risk for prenatal depression symptoms, especially in low-income women.
*1 in 10 men experience postpartum depression.

Here's a guide to mental health during pregnancy from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/your-journey/maternal-new-parent-mental-health/mental-health-during-pregnancy/

We are saddened to announce the Military & Veteran Su***de Prevention Walk tomorrow has been canceled due to the incomin...
10/11/2025

We are saddened to announce the Military & Veteran Su***de Prevention Walk tomorrow has been canceled due to the incoming noreaster and inclement weather. Even though the walk was canceled, our mission does not end there!

We will continue to serve the military and veteran community through the initiatives of our Veteran Sub-Committee. Reach out if you are interested in getting involved. Thank you for all of your support!

Are you joining us on October 12th? Come out to the "Homecoming 250 Military & Veteran Su***de Prevention Walk" on Octob...
10/10/2025

Are you joining us on October 12th? Come out to the "Homecoming 250 Military & Veteran Su***de Prevention Walk" on October 12th in Philadelphia. 💜

During the 250th Homecoming celebration, we will be marching from Penn's Landing to Independence Mall, to support those who are fighting a battle we may never see — join us in raising awareness and preventing su***de among our military and veteran community. Arrive at 9:00AM at Penn's Landing and walk with us!

The walk leads to the ‘All Veterans Reunion Picnic’, with support resources available at Independence Mall.
Click here to register today:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/368178

The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force is proud to support our LGBTQ+ Subcommittee, a dedicated group of LGBTQ+ ...
10/09/2025

The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force is proud to support our LGBTQ+ Subcommittee, a dedicated group of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies committed to building an inclusive, affirming, and connected community.

This subcommittee focuses on ensuring that su***de prevention efforts reflect the real experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ youth and adults. Through peer-led outreach, mental health education, and collaboration with local schools, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations, they work to reduce stigma and promote hope.

🌐 Learn more about the LGBTQ+ Subcommittee — and explore all of our Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force subcommittees — by visiting holdonyoumatter.com/lgbtq-sub-committee

The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force values the leadership and creativity of our younger community members. Ou...
10/08/2025

The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force values the leadership and creativity of our younger community members. Our Youth & Young Adult Subcommittee plays a vital role in sharing messages of hope, prevention, and awareness across Bucks County.

Made up of passionate young adults and advocates, this group brings fresh ideas and energy to our mission—helping break stigma, support peers, and spread life-saving awareness in meaningful ways.

📍 The subcommittee meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month and always welcomes new members who want to make a difference.

To learn more visit holdonyoumatter.com/teens-young-adults-tay-sub-committee

The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force is proud to support our local veterans through the dedicated work of our ...
10/07/2025

The Bucks County Su***de Prevention Task Force is proud to support our local veterans through the dedicated work of our Veterans Subcommittee. Led by veteran and Task Force Co-Chair Tom Roskowski, this group focuses on su***de prevention, awareness, and support for those who have served our country.

From community events and resource development to partnerships with crisis response teams, the Veterans Subcommittee works tirelessly to ensure that no veteran faces their struggles alone.

💙 Learn more about the Veterans Subcommittee — and explore all of our Task Force subcommittees — by visiting holdonyoumatter.com/veterans-sub-committee

Together, we can bring hope, connection, and care to every veteran in Bucks County.

Professional skier, ultrarunner, and speaker Drew Petersen says anyone’s worthy of therapy. We believe it, too.
10/07/2025

Professional skier, ultrarunner, and speaker Drew Petersen says anyone’s worthy of therapy. We believe it, too.

We're less than a week away, join us on this Sunday morning! Come out to the "Homecoming 250 Military & Veteran Su***de ...
10/07/2025

We're less than a week away, join us on this Sunday morning! Come out to the "Homecoming 250 Military & Veteran Su***de Prevention Walk" on October 12th in Philadelphia. 🇺🇸💜

During the 250th Homecoming celebration, we will be marching from Penn's Landing to Independence Mall, to support those who are fighting a battle we may never see — join us in raising awareness and preventing su***de among our military and veteran community. Arrive at 9:00AM at Penn's Landing and walk with us!

The walk leads to the ‘All Veterans Reunion Picnic’, with support resources available at Independence Mall.
Click here to register today https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/368178?fbclid=IwY2xjawNQyepleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIanA0VlhxanBwNG5TVENGAR7VQfk_u-ffEQQweuClY1dZd7RT8-cPINbMY3Qr8Dod_7Cg8_55ylCW2UnRDg_aem_WxAgLChFfqtTkeaTvhZG6A

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