Moving Forward with Attempt Survivors
Dequincy Lezine, Ph.D.
After years of being hidden and kept quiet, voices and courageous people who survived a suicide attempt finally were welcomed into the suicide prevention community officially in April, 2014 as the new Suicide Attempt Survivor and Lived Experience division. Led by Dr. Dequincy Levine, this group has shared a message that recovery is possible. They wrote about their near-death experiences and the revelations they had from their darkest days. Now they are taking on new initiatives and Dr. Levine outlines some of them in the following article.
To view the blog post: click here
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Would You Like to Help a Vet?
The VA Medical Center is currently taking applications for a research study regarding spiritual support groups and veterans.
If you would like more information or would like to participate in a group, please click HERE or call:
Rachel Dubke
(612) 467-5737
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SAVE Volunteer Makes Suicide
Awareness
Her Top Priority
SAVE Volunteer, Debbie Larsen, has made suicide awareness the cause of her life. Debbie has endured the loss of many people in her life due to suicide including her son, nephew and sister. She has been an advocate and a volunteer for SAVE and the Wright Mental Health committee since 2010. Debbie has spoken at the Rotary Club and Veterans organizations. She is also a team captain for "Emotions in Motion," 5k walk/run. More...
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Mark your calendar!
Emotions in Motion 5K Walk/Run
Hastings, MN
9/6/14
Madison, WI
9/13/14
Oswego, NY
9/20/14
Plymouth, MI
9/20/14
9/21/14
9th Annual Fashion Show
May 29th, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
Push For Awareness
150 mile longboarding event
Duluth to Blaine, MN
June 20th-22nd, 2014
Tour de SAVE bicycle rides
Highland, IN
6/27/14
Northfield, MN
8/2/14
Chicago, IL
8/9/14
Want to organize a Tour de SAVE in your city? Email Linda Mars.
Ride to SAVE Lives - Motorcycle Rides
West Metro- Victoria, MN
7/26/14
East Metro- White Bear Lake, MN
8/16/14
11th Annual SAVE Golf Classic
Presented by Popp Communications
Join us at the 4 Cast 4 Fun
August 11th,2014 Blaine, MN
SAVE's 25th Anniversary
Save the date for SAVE's 25th!
November 1st, 2014 - watch for more information to follow
View our full calendar of events
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Join SAVE for the 9th Annual Fashion Show!
On Thursday, May 29, 2014 SAVE will be hosting the 9th Annual SAVE Fashion Show sponsored by the Walser Foundation. The event will be held at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis from 6:30-10:00 pm. 150 guests will gather at Nicollet Island to enjoy an evening of silent and live auctions, live music, dinner, dessert, and fashions by local designers. Emceeing the show will be Dez from KS95 radio and WeatherNation founder, Paul Douglas.
For more information and to purchase tickets or donate click HERE
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The Rise Above Fest 2014
Rocking for a cause proves huge success!
SAVE was extremely honored to partner with the platinum selling artists Seether and Avenged Seven Fold at the 2nd annual Rise Above Fest in Bangor, Maine in May. The Rise Above Fest, first established in 2012 by Seether after their lead singer, Shaun Morgan, lost his brother to suicide in 2007, was an opportunity for Shaun and the band to use music in their grief and to help others. This year Seether selected SAVE to be a partner in the event and the charity connected to the cause. 12 local and national bands played for 10 hours and helped raise awareness about suicide prevention and SAVE. To view an article and pictures from the event: click here
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What is the Role of Vitamin D in
Depression?
By Zainab Samaan, MBChB, PhD, MRCPsych, Rebecca Anglin, MD, PhD, Guowei Li, and Lehana Thabane, PhD
Depression is a common psychiatric disorder that affects 11.23% of the population in the western world. However, the rates of depression vary greatly by geographic location, age, and sex, as well as other factors. Depression is a disabling disorder, and the search for optimal treatment is ongoing. There are varied treatment options available that are generally effective. However, applicability and treatment responses are limited, and some treatments can have serious adverse effects. Several factors are associated with an increased risk of depression and vitamin D deficiency has been purposed as one such risk.
To view the full article: at Psychiatric Times .
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You Matter Campaign Opportunities
Passionate About Mental Health?
SAVE is a proud partner of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In our support of their You Matter campaign, if you know a 14-24 year old who might be great for their Blogger Council, check this out! Please click here for more information.
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Bravelets: A For-Profit Company with Giving and Bravery at its Core
When Stephanie Hansen's mother told her that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, Stephanie was devastated to say the least. As she held back tears Stephanie instantly knew she had to be brave for her Mom and her Mom wanted to be brave for her family. Out of this progressions, the name Bravelets was established.
Stephanie wanted to put together something that her sister, Mom and Dad could wear in the weeks leading to her mother's mastectomy - a symbol that they could all look at and remember to be brave.
SAVE is very happy to be partnered with Bravelets. For every SAVE Bravelets item sold, $10 will be donated to SAVE. Get your inspirational jewelry today here: SAVE Bravelets Jewelry.
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Franklin County Public Health 
SAVE thanks Franklin County Public Health for including our resources and information in their May edition of the Medical Reserve Corps Newsletter. Using our best practice information and resources, Franklin County Public Health is doing their part to help reduce stigma, raise mental health awareness, and promote suicide prevention. Contact us if you want to learn more about how you can do this in your community!
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Passionate Volunteer Joins SAVE Team
Meet Alyssa Stadtler - Events Assistant 
In February, SAVE welcomed Alyssa Stadtler to assist with the 2014 events season. Alyssa began volunteering with SAVE two years ago when suicide shook her community. In response to this tragic loss, Alyssa coordinated a 5K walk and helped bring hope and healing to her community. The experience moved Alyssa so much that she has decided to focus her life and her career helping carry out SAVE's mission.
"Working with an organization like this is something I love, it brings me hope that there are so many people that love to help people in any way they can" Alyssa said, "and that's what it's all about for me."
More...
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SAVE Products and Resources
Do you want to help raise awareness of SAVE? Show you are proud of SAVE and our work by purchasing some of our many products such as shirts, hats, pins, window decals and more. Or if you are looking for resources for yourself, someone else or your community, SAVE has resources and materials on suicide prevention and coping with a loss after a suicide, both for adults and youth and they can be customized. For more information on any of these products and resources, contact us at 952-946-7998 or shop online at ShopSave.org
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We are Designing a New Website!
SAVE is working with The Nerdery to redesign www.save.org. to launch this summer. We are looking for volunteers to review and provide feedback of our test site before the launch. If you are interested in participating and providing valuable feedback, please complete this short survey. You may contact us at 952-946-7998 with any questions.
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