Oconomowoc, Wis.-based Rogers Behavioral Health is collaborating with the Jason Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on youth suicide prevention and awareness, to establish affiliate locations across its behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment hospitals and clinics.
The behavioral health provider will initially establish 18 affiliate locations, with plans to expand over time, according to a Feb. 3 news release.
The locations will provide educational materials and training programs for parents, educators, guidance counselors, students, faith-based organizations and other community groups at no cost to the public.
The collaboration focuses on youth suicide awareness and prevention. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among individuals ages 10 to 24, resulting in approximately 6,400 deaths each year, according to the CDC.
The Jason Foundation provides educational programs and resources focused on youth and young adult suicide prevention. Rogers Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance use disorder services and operates inpatient hospitals, residential programs and clinics across multiple states.
