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Workshop On Suicide Prevention Planned For October 13th
- Suicide is the 10th lead- ing cause of death
- Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for our youth 10-24; 2nd for the age group 24-34
- Each year 44,193 die by suicide
- For every suicide, there are 25 attempts
The holidays are coming soon, and with the country in a mental health crisis, there are ways to learn techniques on how to safely intervene with those who may be con- templating suicide or experi- encing depression.
Says Vanessa John- son, “Blue Moon 211, Inc., is committed to convey train- ing to those who need skills to navigate others to live longer. We are offering a Safe Talk Training Workshop in the Tampa Bay area. We are determined to effectively im- plement Safe Talk training to leaders in the community, a program designed by Living Works, an internationally known Suicide Prevention Intervention Strategist Or- ganization.
Safe Talk is a half-day alertness training that pre- pares anyone 15 or older, re- gardless of prior experience or training, to become a sui- cide-alert helper.
“Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die; they are struggling with the pain in their lives. Those who are suffering, through their
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words and actions, invite help to stay alive,” she fur- ther explained.
“Blue Moon 211, Inc., fo- cuses on developing the com- prehensive knowledge, attitudes, skills, behaviors within communities to meet the challenge of suicide pre- vention,” she said.
The standard training in- volves participation in a one- day, 3 hours training workshop, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 participants, which provided information on evidence- based suicide prevention strategies.
The Safe Talk Workshop will be held on Saturday, Oc- tober 13 2018, 3-7 p. m., at WellCare Health Plan, 200 W. Waters Ave., Tampa Florida 33604. Please RSVP your spot today: https eventbrite.com/e/brite/blue -moon-211-inc.; or faith.bluemoon211@gmail.co
m, or dial 1-877-525-8366 ext 1. Or, leave a message on the website: www.blue- moon211.com.
The facilitator, Vanessa Johnson is a native of Tampa, who graduated from Tampa Bay Vo-Tech High School. She earned an AA in Liberal Arts from Hillsbor- ough Community College; BA in Psychology and Sociol- ogy, from the University of Tampa, MS in Professional Counseling with an emphasis on Christian Counseling from Grand Canyon Univer- sity; and she is now pursuing a Doctorate in Philosophy with an emphasis on Per- formance Psychology, at Grand Canyon University.
Ms. Johnson is a Tai Chi Instructor and facilitates a Teen Support Group in Georgia called, “Controlling the Fire,” helping teens to cope with anger.
Blue Moon 211 was or- ganized in 2013 and Ms. Johnson extended another chapter in Macon, GA in 2014. Since starting Blue Moon 211, Inc., Ms. John- son started the International Youth Coalition Task Force in 2015. Ms. Johnson has advocated across the states and in other countries pro- viding suicide prevention to many communities.
Ms. Johnson is also an author. She published her first book, now on Amazon, September 2018, “The Chronicles of a Tin Woman.” The book helps women to recognize their value while embracing their beauty.
Florida Chapter Director Don Lee can be reached at 877-525-8366 ext. 2Blue Moon 211 Inc.; offer services to aid with domestic vio- lence, homelessness and vet- erans.
“If you ever find yourself falling into a deep hole, mov- ing through a tunnel without lights or feel as if your ship is sinking, remember to hold on and seek help. You are never alone, call The Na- tional Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 1-800- 273 Talk (8255) or text, the National Crisis Text line at 741741.
“You do not have to pre- tend to be strong. We are re- minded; in times we feel weak, we are strong. Respect, forgive and love yourself to get support, you are valuable, we need you,” Ms. Johnson stated.
Nominations Being Accepted For Hillsborough County Women’s Hall Of Fame
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame was cre- ated in 2011 to honor and cel- ebrate the achievements of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, phi- lanthropy, the military, and public service to improve the lives of residents of Hillsbor- ough County.
Since its inception, the Commission on the Status of Women has recognized and honored 30 notable women through induction into the
Women’s Hall of Fame. All Women’s Hall of Fame in- ductees are permanently rec- ognized with a plaque displayed at the Tampa Con- vention Center.
Nominations will be ac- cepted until 5 p.m., on No- vember 5, 2018. The Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony will take place April 26, 2019, at the Double- Tree Hotel Westshore, in Tampa.
For additional informa- tion about the nominations or for additional questions, contact Jim Taylor at (813) 276-2640, or visit www.HCFLGov.net/COSW.
Applicants Selected To Fill Vacancy For Circuit Judge Vacancy
The Thirteenth Circuit Ju- dicial Nominating Commis- sion has created the list of applicants to be considered for nomination to fill the va- cancy on the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Circuit Court. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honor- able Claudia Rickert Isom.
The following individuals have applied to the Thir- teenth Circuit Judicial Nomi- nating Commission for nomination to the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judi- cial Circuit: Adam Leo Bantner, II, Shelton S. Bridges, Starr Linette Brookins, Christine Shiver Brown, Sonya C. Colon, Travis J. Coy, Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo, Wendy DePaul, Gary S. Dolgin, Andrew C. Eck- hoff, Lawrence Mark Lef- fler, Troy Matthew Lovell, Sasha Lohn, Ellen K. Lyons, Paul S. Maney, Richard Henry Martin,
Antina L. Mobley, Sara K. Peacock, John A. Schifino, Matthew Alex Smith, and Alicia Raina Whiting-Bozich.
The Commission encour- ages and seeks comments re- garding the qualifications of these applicants from the public and from members of the Bench and Bar.
Comments may be ad- dressed to Gilbert M. Singer, Chair, Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, c/o Marcadis Singer, P. A., 5104 South Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33611. Com- ments must be received be- fore October 5, 2018, to be considered by the Commis- sion.
The Commission will con- duct interviews on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. The Com- mission will submit the names of nominees for this vacant judgeship to Gover- nor Rick Scott by October 11, 2018.
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