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NAMI Ending the Silence program is an evidence-based mental health education initiative for middle and high school students, their families, and school staff. According to the CDC, Alaska has the 2nd highest rate of suicide deaths per capita in the nation, and suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in Alaska among youth ages 10-24 and young adults ages 24-35.
In the 2024-2025 academic year, NAMI's goal is to:
● Deliver approximately 100 student presentations, reaching 4,500-5,000 students in 9 borough middle and high schools
● Host evening sessions for parents and borough-wide trainings for school staff
● Expand outreach to include private and homeschool communities
Funds will be used for printed educational materials and handouts, presentation technology and software, training for volunteer presenters and youth speakers, and community outreach and coordination.
Our Rotary Club will host a Golf Tournament to raise the matching funds and to raise awareness for the cause.
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