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Raskin to Introduce First Suicide Prevention Legislation Since His Son’s Death
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) is introducing his first major mental health and suicide prevention legislation following his son’s suicide in 2020.
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Compass Health Center Now Open in White Oak
Chicago-based behavioral health services provider Compass Health Center has opened its first Maryland location at 11941 Bournefield Way in White Oak.
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Peterson Companies Joins in National “Signs of Hope” Campaign to Increase Awareness of 988 Lifeline
Downtown Silver Spring operators Peterson Companies have joined the national “Signs of Hope” campaign to raise awareness about mental health and the 988 Lifeline.
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Takoma Park to Host Rep. Raskin Book Talk
The City of Takoma Park will host a book talk with Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) on Monday, September 12, officials announced.
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Police Officer Died of Self-Inflicted Wound, Department Announces
The Montgomery County police officer that was found shot Monday morning in downtown Silver Spring died from a self-inflicted wound, the department announced. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for Washington D.C. made the determination, the announcement said.
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Northwood Students’ Suicide Prevention PSAs to Air in Local Theaters
Two suicide prevention public service announcements produced by three Northwood High School students were selected to air in local theaters beginning this month. The top two PSAs were “Get Help,” […]
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County DHHS, Gandhi Brigade Sponsoring Video PSA Contest
The county’s Department of Health and Human Services and Gandhi Brigade Youth Media are sponsoring a contest for middle and high school students who create a video public service announcement. The […]
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Police Release Video, Partial Transcript from White Shooting Investigation
The body-camera videos from the officers involved in the June 11 shooting death of Robert White have been released by the Montgomery County Police Department.