Ideas for outreach activities

Here are some ideas about ways to use the resources in different settings.

Film Screenings

Organize a community film screening event with a panel discussion or talk by mental health professional or patient advocate
Organize a screening in a workplace setting using the video for ages 30-55 which focuses on stresses felt in the working years - if there are younger workers, use the video for ages 18-30
Organize a screening at a senior center using the video for ages 55+ which focuses on the challenges of older adults
Organize a screening in a faith-based setting as a stand-alone event or as an addition to a bible study or other regular activity - members of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors would be fitting professionals to invite to these events
Organize a screening on a college campus using the video for ages 18-30 in which college age men describe their depression and how they got help
Organize a screening for teens in a recreation or educational setting using the video for ages 18-30 video in which young men reflect on their experience as teens with depression
Organize a screening for parents of teens using the video for ages 18-30 video in which young men and their families reflect on their experience as teens with depression
If your organization holds support groups or you attend a support group, show one of the videos or a clip or clips and/distribute the resource booklet to the group (available online to download and copy)
Donate a copy of the outreach DVD to your local library
Bring the materials to health fairs or other events you attend and show the videos or clips at your booth or table
Show the videos in the waiting room of your office or clinic; make copies of the booklet available to read along with your other periodicals
There is a strong suicide prevention message in all of the videos - incorporate these videos into suicide prevention efforts in your community

The primary goal of community outreach is to get help to those who need it. We encourage you to include a mental health professional or resource person at all community events. If that is not possible, please have available contact information for local resources and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call Toll Free 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Please let us know what you are doing -- we can promote your event on this website and in our monthly campaign newsletter.

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