The Scudder Intervention Services Foundation

The Scudder Intervention Services Foundation Inc, SISFI, The Suicide Institute and the Suicide Center invites all NYers to join in our New York State How Are You? Wellness Week August 1st-7th in recognizing the importance of rekindling these basic innate and intrinsic humane values and traits of emotional wellness and mental health. NY cant be toug... h, if we are psychologically unwell and not taking care of our mental health and emotional wellness as a priority of our overall wellness. Join us. Lets do this together. More details here . Interested in our workshops, programs and events? Contact us to discuss hosting, sponsoring or partnering. Let Unconditional Love be the light, guide, energy and source of our unprejudiced thoughts, empowering words and selfless deeds towards each other as we rise with and through humility, empathy and Love ~Brett A. Scudder We are always in need of supplies, resources, and tools to help people and work with. Resources and supplies helps alleviate some of the challenges and burdens people face with life. Our wish list is updated as needed. Please contact us if you can assist. ~ Significant increase in cases of alcohol and opioid use in people struggling with depression, hopelessness, loneliness, life, trauma ~ Social Media and mobile devices increasing mental health challenges, brokenness, depression, anxiety and broken relationships ~ Over 85% of depression, addiction and suicide cases we had in 2016-2018 were from people with broken hearts from intimate relationships and family drama ~ In 2018 we saw 70% increase in depression from people working in unhealthy, bullying, stressful, toxic and abusive environments Depression and Suicide are not prejudice nor discriminates on age, gender, sexuality, religion, social status or outward appearances. Dont be focused on looking for obvious physical signs of distress or expecting to hear the words help me or I need help from people in crisis and distress. Some people are afraid of being judged, labeled as crazy, medicated and rejected ...Read More