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Strangers, Sidewalks and Folding Chairs Are One Solution for the Loneliness Epidemic

Monica Humphries

November 06, 2019 |

NationSwell |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Making personal connections supports mental health and wellbeing. The San Francisco-based nonprofit, Sidewalk Talk, trains volunteers to go out and engage on a personal level with individuals in underserved communities. The volunteers simply listen and provide empathy, a valuable resource for those who might not have access to mental health care.

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'Lots of us have skeletons:' South Burlington firefighters learn yoga, meditation to stay well

Elizabeth Murray

November 03, 2019 |

Burlington Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, South Burlington, Vermont

Vermont’s South Burlington fire department has started offering its firefighters yoga and meditation services as a way to cope with trauma. The services are offered by the Vermont Center for Responder Wellness, which was created as a response to the traumatic experiences many first responders face. The training includes mindfulness, breathing, stretching, and refocusing.

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Host homes make homeless youth 'part of the family'

Austen Macalus

November 01, 2019 |

Kitsap Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Port Orchard, Washington

The Coffee Oasis program in Port Orchard foregoes the traditional foster system and instead directly pairs homeless youth with a host family. Host families like the Coffee Oasis allow stable environments for teens or children on the verge of homelessness, allowing them to focus on issues like getting on track with school or finding a job.

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Books on wheels: When the library comes to the homeless shelter

Harry Bruinius

October 31, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A bookmobile program in Queens brings stories, computers and wifi to family shelters to help expand access to these vital resources to children and families without a permanent home. The book-filled bus has served over 1,400 children and adults in Queens and offers titles and videos in Spanish as well as free library cards for families.

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How entrepreneurs are designing a trans-inclusive future through clothing

Rebecca Oh

October 30, 2019 |

PBS NewsHour |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

More entrepreneurs are designing and producing apparel with transgender consumers in mind. It is often difficult to for trans individuals to find apparel that fits their bodies well. But several designers are making masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral apparel to better fit trans bodies, and many are also using trans models to showcase the apparel. Although trans people’s bodies are as diverse as cis people’s bodies, finding clothes and accessories that fit better and more accurately represent their gender identities can boost confidence, reduce gender dysphoria, and communicate their gender to society.

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On One Issue, Americans Are United. Too Many Are Behind Bars.

Tina Rosenberg

October 30, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

In such a divided country, many groups from lawmakers to advocacy groups are finding rare bipartisan cooperation around the issue of criminal justice reform. Two congressional representatives, one Republican and one Democrat, have found common ground, as well as the Justice Action Network, which forms bipartisan coalitions, one of which was instrumental in passing the First Step Act.

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Student Creates Trans Fitness Organization

Nallah Brown

October 29, 2019 |

Journey Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tampa, Florida

What started as a self-documented fitness journey for a University of South Florida student, soon turned into a program that connected queer, trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary and gender-queer people for group workouts. Using Instagram to post their journey, the community now meets up every weekend to be active outdoors and promote community.

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The cities designing playgrounds for the elderly

Vittoria Traverso

October 29, 2019 |

BBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: China, Nanchang, Jiangxi

In China, elderly people tend to exercise in groups in public parks which has lead to the formation of senior playgrounds. Promoting a "longstanding cultural tradition" as well as good health, these playgrounds are gaining attention of cities worldwide.

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Suicide Is Preventable. Hospitals and Doctors Are Finally Catching Up

Mandy Oaklander

October 24, 2019 |

Time Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tennessee

Medical professionals throughout the United States are starting to implement mental health screenings during routine care in order to better assess those at risk of suicide. Using a combination of health records and questionnaires to flag which patients should have continued follow-ups, clinics and primary care specialists prioritization of suicide intervention is already showing significant results.

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An alternative to police: Mental health team responds to emergencies in Oregon

Omar Villafranca

October 23, 2019 |

CBS News |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

In Eugene, Oregon, the Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets (CAHOOTS) initiative is providing a police-free response to mental health crises in the community. The mobile mental health unit responds to calls involving individuals with mental health issues, are trained in de-escalation, and provide in-the-moment services like transportation or access to wrap around services. These types of services have become more popular, with cities around the country piloting them.

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