Press Release: Youth Oasis Bring Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention
Contact: Ms. Timeless Tate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cell phone: 334-233-5327 September 19, 2022
Email: Timeless.Tate@youthoasis.org
Youth Oasis Bring Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention
For the month of September, Youth Oasis will provide awareness and information on the prevention of youth suicide on social media. This month we're also shedding light on sexual health awareness, providing information, and partnering with Planned Parenthood, who’ll provide sex education sessions and brochures to our youth and young adults.
Unfortunately, youth suicide has increased in the last ten years by 70 percent and still is the second leading cause of death for youth. According to Newport Academy, half of LGBTQ+ teens considered suicide last year, and 18 percent made an attempt. This alarming fact has many organizations and care workers around the nation amplifying resources for the prevention of youth suicide. Every voice and support matters for help to turn around this crisis.
Tekoah Boatner, Executive Director of Youth Oasis, knows the importance of why everyone should be aware of resources and advocacy for youth suicide prevention. She states, “ We must start pouring positive messages of support, restorative correction, and belonging into the youth in our lives. Children and youth should feel safe and wanted in our communities. These are factors that support resilience and can reduce the accumulation of trauma responses that can lead to suicide.
We believe in community support and it takes a village to help youth! Donations and funding to support Youth Oasis will be greatly appreciated. To learn more about Youth Oasis and our services, please visit our website at www.youthoasis.org or email us at Info@youthoasis.org Our Doors Are Always Open!
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The mission of Youth Oasis is to support youth and young adults recovering from the trauma of homelessness and family separation through housing, healthcare, and advocacy. They work toward a Louisiana that cares for, supports, and affirms all youth, nurturing their growth into responsible, resilient citizens. They are founded on the ideal of breaking the cycle of homelessness in our community and state by operating the foster youth shelter, transitional living center, and Diversity House. To learn more, visit youthoasis.org.