Yellow Ribbon
Prevention of Teen Suicide Prevention of Teen Suicide
Student leaders from Bristol high schools request your support and assistance with a YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT YOUTH SUICIDES in our community and raise awareness of risk factors, coping mechanisms and community resources. This campaign is sponsored by Bristol Youth Services’ Peer Education Program.

As part of their community outreach, Bristol youth will be distributing Yellow Ribbon “Ask 4 Help” Cards. Teens who have attempted suicide tell that they were so overwhelmed at the time of their crisis that they did not know what to say to ask for help. The cards are a “voice” for youth when they can’t find the words to say “I need help.” Studies have shown that the risk of suicide decreases after a child has discussed his/her crisis with a trusted adult.

To get your own “Ask 4 Help” card or to learn more about how to get involved in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign, please contact me at (860) 314-4690 or bristolyellowribbon@yahoo.com. The volunteers and staff of the Yellow Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Youth Suicide extend our best wishes to you for a healthy and happy year.Placeholder for basic info on yellow ribbon.
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Video Contest
Bristol Youth Services’ Peer Education Program is inviting Bristol students to create their own public service announcement about preventing youth suicide. The video contest is open to all Bristol high school students.

Rules for Submitting Your Entry:

Create a short video clip (duration 90 seconds maximum) featuring facts or statistics on preventing youth suicides. Deliver or mail entries to Bristol Youth Services, 51 High Street, Bristol, CT 06010 or e-mail to bristolyellowribbon@yahoo.com. Entries must be received by 3 PM on Monday, April 6, 2009.

Judging:

At their April meeting, the Bristol Youth Commission will select one winner on the basis of the following criteria:
•Importance of Youth Suicide Prevention in the entry (50%)
•Overall Appeal (25%)
•Presentation and technique (25%)

The Winning Entry will be announced during the televised May Youth Awards. The winner will receive a $100 grand prize.

Funded by SAMHSA along with donations from Barnes Group Foundation and Giguere’s Remodeling Contractors.
 Starts: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 9:00pm

Ends: Friday, May 29, 2009 at 6:00pm

Where: Facebook (Upload all videos to the Yellow Ribbon's Facebook group)
Yellow Ribbon Basketball Tournament
The Yellow Ribbon Basketball Tournament will support youth suicide prevention efforts in Bristol. Join us for multiple contests, including faculty games, a 3-point shoot-out and 3-on-3 tournaments. For more information, contact Niquan Coppedge at 314-4690 or niquancoppedge@yahoo.com.

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Where: Bristol Boys and Girls Club 
             Laurel St.
             Bristol, CT

What Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Yellow Ribbon Middle School Dance
Full description coming soon. Currently postponed.

When: Date Pending (Postponed)

Where: Bristol Eastern High School
             632 King St,
             Bristol, CT

What Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BE-A-LINK SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING
This training is designed for any adult that is a major force in a youth’s life. Parents, school staff and others will learn to recognize factors that place individuals at risk for suicide and appropriate interventions. This training will help adults feel more comfortable discussing the issue of suicide and empower them to respond to someone in crisis. To register for this FREE training, please call Info-Link at (860) 585-3661.		 When: Monday, May 4, 2009

Where: Bristol Eastern High School Auditorium
             632 King S.
             Bristol, CT

What Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm