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Cody Ingle, Senior Research & Evaulation Specialist, is working to make his mark on mental health through his work at Lost&Found. Join us at the Make Your Mark gala to learn more about this vital work! Get your ticket here: https://buff.ly/3NsYEMl

As we prepare for the Make Your Mark on Mental Health gala tomorrow, we asked staff members how they make their mark on mental health. Here is Haven Kulesa's response. If you don't already have your ticket, make plans to join us: https://buff.ly/3NsYEMl

Resilience Champion: Buckeye Corrugated 👏 We’re excited to welcome Buckeye Corrugated as a Resilience Champion sponsor! 🎉 As leaders in their industry, Buckeye Corrugated is committed to not only driving business innovation but also uplifting the communities they serve. Their support helps us continue our crucial work in building mental health resilience among youth. 🙏 Support the cause – get your tickets or sponsor the gala at bit.ly/3ZoDiqQ! #ResilientToday #ResilienceChampion #YouthMentalHealth #BuckeyeCorrugated

🌟 We’re honored to have Avera Health as a Resilience Champion sponsor for the Make Your Mark Gala! 🌟 Avera’s dedication to creating healthier communities aligns perfectly with our goal to promote mental well-being among youth. Thank you for championing resilience and supporting our mission to end youth suicide. 💪 Join us at the gala and make a difference – get your tickets or sponsor at buff.ly/4ecK72Y! #ResilientToday #ResilienceChampion #YouthMentalHealth #AveraHealth

Today on #NativeAmericanDay, we honor the history and culture of the nine tribes that call our beautiful state home. We are reminded that the systemic racism that our Native and Indigenous neighbors face has a direct impact on their mental wellness. According to NAMI, mental illness affects ~19% of Native American and Indigenous peoples, and the suicide rate is higher for them than for any other group in the United States. Join us in remembering the lives of those that came before us and the lives that have been lost to mental illness caused by generations of harm and trauma. Photo credit: South Dakota Tourism

October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Lost&Found's Senior Research & Evaluation Specialist Cody Ingle shares some thoughts and resources on how to make the coming out process a little less scary. "Most importantly, ensuring that you are safe when coming out is crucial," Ingle writes. "Having support from others helps relieve the risk of negative mental health outcomes." Read more:

Just 8 days remain before Lost&Found's 2024 Make Your Mark on Mental Health Gala! Join us on Thursday, October 17, at Monick Yards in Sioux Falls for an unforgettable night dedicated to youth mental health and suicide prevention in South Dakota. Experience an inspiring evening of community, hope, and resilience. The evening will feature: - Family-style, community-building meals - Heartfelt testimonials - Recognition of community champions in mental health - Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and organizations Your participation directly supports Lost&Found's mission to deliver comprehensive, data-driven, and resilience-focused suicide prevention programs for youth and young adults in South Dakota and the surrounding region. Get your ticket today! https://buff.ly/3BCb3ek

FREE Training Opportunity! Lost&Found is hosting two virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings this fall. These sessions are open to anyone aged 18+ who has an interest in learning more about how to have a conversation with someone struggling with their mental health or considering suicide. You’ll walk away from this 1-hour training with tips on what to say and not say, access to digital resources, and a certification of completion. Training dates: Tuesday, October 22, 6-7pm CST Monday, November 4th, noon – 1pm CST REGISTER at the link: https://buff.ly/3zMJvlZ SHARE this message with friends, family, teammates, and co-workers!

NEWS: Rep. Kameron Nelson and Lost&Found today announced a mutual decision for Nelson to pursue other employment opportunities instead of accepting the role of Lost&Found's Executive Director/CEO. Read more: https://buff.ly/3Y6St6G

Jacson Welte shares his advice for others who might be going through a dark time: "That's not all your life is." Part 3 of 3. https://buff.ly/4dmR4xm This story is part of Lost&Found's 2024 Stories of Resilience project. Read Jacson's story and other stories at https://buff.ly/4gsdlwH.