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What We DoThe Grant Halliburton Foundation exists to help prevent youth suicide, promote better mental health and strengthen the network of mental health resources for teens and young adults. ?The Foundation is committed to early intervention, teaching people how to recognize the signs of mental illness in teens and young adults, and training young people and adults to take life-saving steps in the face of a mental health or suicidal crisis. ?To that end, the Foundation works to educate?teens and young adults as well as parents and professionals, encourage?young people living with mental illness and their families, and engage the community of providers and stakeholders to work together on strengthening the safety net around these young people.Grant Halliburton Foundation6390 LBJ Freeway, Suite 106Dallas, TX 75240(972) 744-9790Vanita Halliburton, Presidentinfo@ProgramsTAG, You’re It! educational presentation developed by the Foundation to teach young people, educators, parents and professionals how to recognize the warning signs of depression and suicidal behavior and help a person in crisis. When Life Hands You Teenagers annual conference that provides educational training on adolescent mental health issues to professionals and parents of teens.Coffee Days Peer Support Group peer support group created for mothers who have a teen or young adult with mental or emotional illness.Dad2Dad Peer Support Group peer support group created for fathers?who have a teen or young adult with mental or emotional illness.The Living Room Peer Support Group network of peer-to-peer support groups for young people in the school, college and community settings.?????Here For Youth Online Resources online searchable database offering information on local mental health resources and services for teens and young adults. Beyond Bullying annual conference on bullying prevention and related mental health issues for parents and educators.I AM H·E·R·E only coalition in North Texas focused solely on teen and young adult mental health, the I AM HERE coalition brings together key sectors of the community to work on strengthening the network of mental health services for teens, young adults and their families. Its work focuses on four key issues around mental health: Help, Education, Resources and Encouragement.????????????????? ................
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