Scott Perkins
@scottperkinsmsw.bsky.social
Social Worker in Mid-Missouri - Interests include: #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Thanatology #SocialWork #LGBTQhealth #Advocacy #SocialJustice
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Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention.
We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.
Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate
#AFSPadvocacy
We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.
Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate
#AFSPadvocacy
January 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Last night, the administration announced the reversal of the decision to terminate thousands of SAMHSA grants — a major victory for suicide prevention.
We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.
Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate
#AFSPadvocacy
We are deeply grateful to all who stayed informed and took action.
Stay involved: afsp.org/advocate
#AFSPadvocacy
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The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. n.pr/4qn9Iwz
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
n.pr
January 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. n.pr/4qn9Iwz
Having seen firsthand the difference that these grant programs have made, it is terribly sad to hear about these cuts...
We are deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services and call for the immediate reversal of this decision.
Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/americ...
#AFSPadvocacy
Read our full statement: afsp.org/story/americ...
#AFSPadvocacy
January 15, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Having seen firsthand the difference that these grant programs have made, it is terribly sad to hear about these cuts...
I just signed a @theactionnet petition: Protect 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
Protect 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth
The federal government has proposed eliminating all federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services – a program that provides emergency crisis support to LGBT...
actionnetwork.org
June 20, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I just signed a @theactionnet petition: Protect 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr...
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The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
www.motherjones.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
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The fourth annual Suicide Research Symposium (#SRS25) takes place THIS WEEK, Wednesday (April 23) through Friday (April 25)! Registration is still open for our free, virtual event. Links to register and see the conference platform are on our website: www.suicideresearchsymposium.com
SRS 2025
We are delighted to announce that the fourth annual Suicide Research Symposium will be taking place April 23-25, 2025. Like previous years, this Symposium will be free and take place virtually.
We ...
www.suicideresearchsymposium.com
April 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The fourth annual Suicide Research Symposium (#SRS25) takes place THIS WEEK, Wednesday (April 23) through Friday (April 25)! Registration is still open for our free, virtual event. Links to register and see the conference platform are on our website: www.suicideresearchsymposium.com
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HHS’s critical work is vital to increasing access to mental health and substance use disorder care, improving suicide prevention efforts, stemming the opioid epidemic, and reimagining our nation’s mental health crisis response.
Read more: afsp.org/story/statem...
Read more: afsp.org/story/statem...
Statement from Leading Mental Health and Substance Use Organizations on Drastic HHS Staffing Reductions
Our nation continues to face ongoing mental health, overdose, and suicide crises. As a country, we must ensure the functions of HHS and its agencies are able to continue their missions unimpeded to su...
afsp.org
April 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
HHS’s critical work is vital to increasing access to mental health and substance use disorder care, improving suicide prevention efforts, stemming the opioid epidemic, and reimagining our nation’s mental health crisis response.
Read more: afsp.org/story/statem...
Read more: afsp.org/story/statem...
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As the nation’s leading mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use organizations, we are deeply alarmed by the widespread, immediate staffing cuts and dismantling of entire offices occurring at HHS.
April 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
As the nation’s leading mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use organizations, we are deeply alarmed by the widespread, immediate staffing cuts and dismantling of entire offices occurring at HHS.
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12 leading national mental health and substance use organizations released a statement following the announcement of drastic staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
April 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
12 leading national mental health and substance use organizations released a statement following the announcement of drastic staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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And in case you need healthcare, here is a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers: lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org
Doctors, sign up for the directory so you can be found as a safe space!
#MedSky #QueerSky #LGBTQ
Doctors, sign up for the directory so you can be found as a safe space!
#MedSky #QueerSky #LGBTQ
February 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
And in case you need healthcare, here is a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers: lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org
Doctors, sign up for the directory so you can be found as a safe space!
#MedSky #QueerSky #LGBTQ
Doctors, sign up for the directory so you can be found as a safe space!
#MedSky #QueerSky #LGBTQ
I'm attending American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)'s event, “AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/afge/event/7...
AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia · American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Join AFGE Local 3399 in Columbia as we come together and rally to safeguard the civil service and preserve the rights of workers.
Stand with your union family as we rally as we Stand Up for Our Right...
www.mobilize.us
April 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I'm attending American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)'s event, “AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/afge/event/7...
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Happy #WorldHealthDay everyone. Remember mental health is just as important as physical health
April 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Happy #WorldHealthDay everyone. Remember mental health is just as important as physical health
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A message for #WorldHealthDay and every day.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
April 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A message for #WorldHealthDay and every day.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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🌟 Closing Out #SocialWorkMonth with Gratitude! 🌟
As #SocialWorkMonth comes to a close, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of social workers everywhere. Your work changes lives, strengthens communities & inspires hope every single day.
Tag a social worker!
As #SocialWorkMonth comes to a close, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of social workers everywhere. Your work changes lives, strengthens communities & inspires hope every single day.
Tag a social worker!
March 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🌟 Closing Out #SocialWorkMonth with Gratitude! 🌟
As #SocialWorkMonth comes to a close, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of social workers everywhere. Your work changes lives, strengthens communities & inspires hope every single day.
Tag a social worker!
As #SocialWorkMonth comes to a close, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of social workers everywhere. Your work changes lives, strengthens communities & inspires hope every single day.
Tag a social worker!
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The BulletPoints Project's Resource Library houses over 400 resources and tools for firearm injury prevention. Click through to explore videos, journal club guides, peer-reviewed articles, presentation materials, and more! www.bulletpointsproject.org/firearm-inju...
March 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The BulletPoints Project's Resource Library houses over 400 resources and tools for firearm injury prevention. Click through to explore videos, journal club guides, peer-reviewed articles, presentation materials, and more! www.bulletpointsproject.org/firearm-inju...
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This is your cue to pick up the phone and text or call your friends!
And while you're at it - check out Missouri's brief suicide prevention training at www.moasklistenrefer.org.
And while you're at it - check out Missouri's brief suicide prevention training at www.moasklistenrefer.org.
March 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is your cue to pick up the phone and text or call your friends!
And while you're at it - check out Missouri's brief suicide prevention training at www.moasklistenrefer.org.
And while you're at it - check out Missouri's brief suicide prevention training at www.moasklistenrefer.org.
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This #TransDayOfVisibility, we remind you that supporting transgender people is suicide prevention.
Artwork by SJ Devon Moecker
Artwork by SJ Devon Moecker
March 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This #TransDayOfVisibility, we remind you that supporting transgender people is suicide prevention.
Artwork by SJ Devon Moecker
Artwork by SJ Devon Moecker
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Social Worker Program Coordinator - Suicide Prevention CEPC. Department of Veterans Affairs. Wyoming. $88,621 - $143,696. Full-time + benefits. Master's degree in social worker + license required. #suicideprevention
www.usajobs.gov/job/833285200
www.usajobs.gov/job/833285200
Social Worker Program Coordinator - Suicide Prevention CEPC
This position is eligible for <b>the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),</b> a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance...
www.usajobs.gov
March 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Social Worker Program Coordinator - Suicide Prevention CEPC. Department of Veterans Affairs. Wyoming. $88,621 - $143,696. Full-time + benefits. Master's degree in social worker + license required. #suicideprevention
www.usajobs.gov/job/833285200
www.usajobs.gov/job/833285200
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Wondering how you can be a better ally this Transgender Day of Visibility? Here are just a few helpful tips, resources, and more! ⚧️🏳️⚧️
Download our "Celebrating and Defending Trans and Non-Binary Lives" lesson plan ➡️ rfkhro.org/43S1lAL
Download our "Celebrating and Defending Trans and Non-Binary Lives" lesson plan ➡️ rfkhro.org/43S1lAL
March 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Wondering how you can be a better ally this Transgender Day of Visibility? Here are just a few helpful tips, resources, and more! ⚧️🏳️⚧️
Download our "Celebrating and Defending Trans and Non-Binary Lives" lesson plan ➡️ rfkhro.org/43S1lAL
Download our "Celebrating and Defending Trans and Non-Binary Lives" lesson plan ➡️ rfkhro.org/43S1lAL
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On April 5th, America’s unions are coming together with allies of labor at events across the country to send a message: #HandsOff our unions and our contracts!
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
March 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
On April 5th, America’s unions are coming together with allies of labor at events across the country to send a message: #HandsOff our unions and our contracts!
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
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Last #TransDayOfVisibility, we launched the SpeakOUT campaign to uplift trans & nonbinary voices! 🏳️⚧️
From centering experiences of our trans plaintiffs to highlighting the fight for healthcare at the Supreme Court, SpeakOUT has been a beautiful vessel for uplifting trans & nonbinary power.
From centering experiences of our trans plaintiffs to highlighting the fight for healthcare at the Supreme Court, SpeakOUT has been a beautiful vessel for uplifting trans & nonbinary power.
March 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Last #TransDayOfVisibility, we launched the SpeakOUT campaign to uplift trans & nonbinary voices! 🏳️⚧️
From centering experiences of our trans plaintiffs to highlighting the fight for healthcare at the Supreme Court, SpeakOUT has been a beautiful vessel for uplifting trans & nonbinary power.
From centering experiences of our trans plaintiffs to highlighting the fight for healthcare at the Supreme Court, SpeakOUT has been a beautiful vessel for uplifting trans & nonbinary power.
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Today March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
March 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Program Director - Second Wind Fund. Hybrid-remote. Denver, CO. Full-time + benefits. $90,000 - $97,000. Master's degree required. #suicideprevention
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c...
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c...
Program Director - Denver, CO 80203 - Indeed.com
Second Wind Fund
www.indeed.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Program Director - Second Wind Fund. Hybrid-remote. Denver, CO. Full-time + benefits. $90,000 - $97,000. Master's degree required. #suicideprevention
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c...
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c...
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SAMHSA employees detail an agency in shambles www.statnews.com/2025/03/12/h...
SAMHSA employees detail an agency in shambles
And more of the latest health news stories.
www.statnews.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
SAMHSA employees detail an agency in shambles www.statnews.com/2025/03/12/h...
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How can engaging with your community support your mental health?
If you are seeking peers who are also on a journey towards learning about mental health conditions, or a place to be involved with events raising awareness of mental health - your local NAMI is here for you!
If you are seeking peers who are also on a journey towards learning about mental health conditions, or a place to be involved with events raising awareness of mental health - your local NAMI is here for you!
March 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How can engaging with your community support your mental health?
If you are seeking peers who are also on a journey towards learning about mental health conditions, or a place to be involved with events raising awareness of mental health - your local NAMI is here for you!
If you are seeking peers who are also on a journey towards learning about mental health conditions, or a place to be involved with events raising awareness of mental health - your local NAMI is here for you!