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For Teens in Crisis, the Next Text Could Be a Lifesaver

David Bornstein

September 04, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States

With pressures of depression, anxiety, and suicide on the rise, teenagers in the United States are challenged to find the comfortable outlet and accessibility for emotional support. The Crisis Text Line offers a counseling service through mobile texting, which reduces the shame that can occur when approaching an in-person counselor, and expands access to professional mental health counseling nationwide.

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How Soldier On hired 92 formerly homeless veterans

Aaron Brummer

September 04, 2015 |

The Ithaca Voice |

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Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Ithaca, New York

Solider On is an organization that serves homeless veterans in 18 counties across central New York. Of their 180 employees, 92 used to be homeless themselves and another 15 are veterans. They travel everywhere to find people who need help and then work with them to get anything they need, such as housing or employment. Some participants testify to how much the program has changed their lives.

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The Truth About Suicide in Colorado

Daliah Singer

September 01, 2015 |

5280 - The Denver Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

More than 800,000 people worldwide, including about 40,000 Americans, die by suicide each year. Colorado is pushing to prevent suicides by promoting awareness and changing laws to help those at risk.

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What Happens When Mindfulness Enters Schools

Lauren Cassani Davis

August 31, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Teachers are introducing mindfulness to their lesson plans, trusting preliminary evidence that the practice is good for mental health, and especially for the most at-risk students. Mindfulness and other similar initiatives have been implemented at schools across the globe, but there is some skepticism about the results.

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Drugs and Abusive Father Drove Her Into Military Life

Léa Bouchoucha

August 31, 2015 |

Women's eNews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

At least 25 percent of female veterans were sexually abused in childhood, making it more difficult to reenter civilian life. Volunteers of America runs a holistic housing program for homeless veterans in the U.S.

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Southside center caters to people leaving prison

Robin Wood

August 30, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

Filling gaps in prisoner re-entry and transitional housing is the goal of a 14-month-old Fairbanks organization. Southside Reentry Center offers 10 to 15 beds, depending on the season, for people exiting the correctional system, and helps address issues like alcoholism.

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Housing First the backbone of Karluk Manor

Robin Wood

August 30, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

Formerly a motel, Karluk Manor is Alaska’s original Housing First facility, a new approach to solving homelessness that focuses first and foremost on providing housing to people in need, and then later addressing problems such as health concerns and economic dependence.

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Unique Program Delivers Emergency Care In Person To Native Victims Of Sexual Assault

Melodie Edwards

August 28, 2015 |

Wyoming Public Radio |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wind River Reservation, Wyoming

By some estimates, sexual assault on U.S. Indian reservations is the worst in the world with one in three Native women assaulted during their lifetime. But nine courageous women at Wind River Reservation are trying a totally new approach. They deliver emergency care in person.

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Road to solving Alaska's alcohol problem filled with roadblocks, challenges

Jeff Richardson

August 20, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

State officials in Alaska are aware of the shortage of options for alcohol treatment, particularly at detox centers, but are struggling to fill the void. However, a few youth detox centers have been able to balance the number of beds and incoming patients.

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The University Of Texas Makes Major Investment To Address Deficits In Campus Sexual Assault Research

Tyler Kingkade

August 19, 2015 |

The Huffington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

2014 was a year marked nationwide by activism and unprecedented federal attention to the issue of campus sexual assault. The University of Texas system is putting $1.7 million into a comprehensive, multi-year effort to combat sexual assault on campus.

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