Harckham Convenes Suicide Prevention Round Table
Our Homefront Executive Program Director, Megan Castellano, participated in a Suicide Prevention Roundtable organized by Senator Pete Harckham.
“Somers, NY - New York State Senator Pete Harckham hosted a Suicide Prevention Roundtable on Wednesday, Sept. 25, during National Suicide Prevention Month, at the Somers Library that brought together leaders from local nonprofits and government agencies to address the alarming rise in suicide rates nationwide and explore effective prevention strategies.
“The mental health crisis in our communities is a pressing issue that requires a multi-faceted approach,” said Harckham. “There is no ‘quick fix’ or ‘one size fits all’ solution. That’s why it’s essential for everyone to come together, share insights, and collaborate. Thank you to all who joined us for this important dialogue on enhancing our statewide and local support systems.”
Over the course of the roundtable gathering, participants discussed current barriers to providing treatment to those in need, areas of the existing state and local support systems that are working and ways to improve their efficacy.”
Guardian Revival Program Executive Director Megan Castellano said, “We lose 22 Veterans to suicide each day and more first responders, both fire and law enforcement, die by suicide than in line of duty deaths. We will continue our prevention efforts and thank Senator Harckham for his support.”