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Local leaders respond to Black youth suicide report

July 24, 2020 — A national report shows that the suicide death rate among Black youth is increasing faster than any other racial or ethnic group. Local leaders from the , GODS Kingdom Worship Center, , , and the address the report in a panel discussion now available online at mharslc.org/ringthealarm.

The panelists talk about how to keep our young people safe and connected to their most joyful, stable future, and what may be needed to prevent suicide deaths.

The "Ring the Alarm" report is from the Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health of the Congressional Black Caucus.

To read the report, and to get lots of information and resources mentioned by the panelists, visit mharslc.org/ringthealarm.

24/7 Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1-800-888-6161
Crisis Text Line: 4hope to 741 741
Addiction Helpline: 440-989-4900
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