The People Of Durham Mentorship +Resource Services

04/26/2023

GET COFFEE WITH MICHAEL ALLEN
What are you passionate about? We want to hear your story. We want to create some space to get together 1-on-1 to get to know one another, answer questions, and dream together. Our ‘coffee date’ can be done in person around Durham, or virtually.

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03/30/2023

- If you missed your chance to snag a ticket to this weekend's Dreamville Music Festival, organizers have just announced a free event happening Friday in downtown Raleigh.

Dreamville has teamed up with Amazon Music and the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to present 50 and Forever.

It's an all-day event Friday at the contemporary art museum CAM Raleigh.

The event celebrates 50 years of hip hop including a DJ 101 and beat-making class and panel discussions with 9th Wonder, Ari Lennox, Timbaland, and local artists.

"We'll have an array of panels as well as a beat-making class," said Nasira Abdur-Razzaq, event coordinator for CAM Raleigh. "There'll be different interviews with different artists. You'll have a chance to interact as well as a car show that's going to be happening across the street. We like the idea of culture and art and music all combining together, which is why this is so important for CAM to be collaborating with Dreamville. So, we just look forward to having everyone here,"

50 and Forever will be held Friday at CAM Raleigh at 409 W. Martin St.

It begins at noon with a DJ. A new panel and event begin every hour starting at 1 p.m. with the Carolina Creative panel.

The last panel starts at 8 p.m. and the event goes until 11 p.m.

50 and Forever is free and you do not need a ticket to attend

03/29/2023

Su***de Prevention Resources
• The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-behavioral-health-resourcessuicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), for Veterans, National Guard or military members, Press 1. For more information, visit https://su***depreventionlifeline.org/
• The website https://www.itsok2ask.com/ is designed for youth to share information about su***de prevention and reduce the stigma of mental health disorders.
• Information about crisis services is available at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/mental-health- substance-abuse/crisis-services
• For a medical or a life-threatening emergency please call 911. If you need to contact the police, request a Crisis Intervention Team “CIT” trained officer.
Statistics
• Each year in North Carolina more than 1,300 people die because of su***de -- that’s one person every six hours. An additional 14,000 are treated or hospitalized for self-inflicted wounds.
• Nearly twice as many people die by su***de in NC each year than by homicide; weekly, 5 are Veterans.
• Nationwide, su***de is the second leading cause of death for people up to age 44.
Risk Factors and Warning Signs
If you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK):
• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing their use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Displaying extreme mood swings
• Talking about being very tired; extremely fatigued with life or life events.
It’s okay to ask. It’s okay to get help. Most people who attempt su***de do not want to die.
Talking to Someone Who is Suicidal
1. Tell the person that you are concerned and that you want to help.
2. Express empathy for the person and what they are going through.
3. Clearly state that thoughts of su***de are common and that help is available to discuss these thoughts.
4. Tell the person that thoughts of su***de do not have to be acted on; there is help and hope.
5. Help the person be safe, together call 1-800-273-8255 or 911 and ask for a CIT trained officer.
For more information contact: [email protected] or 919-715-2262

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03/29/2023

03/29/2023

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