Episcopal Health Services team raises suicide awareness in Far Rockaway

Episcopal Health Services leadership, behavioral health service providers and team members joined patients, community members and members of PFAC — Patient & Family Advisory Committee — in the Third Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk & Talk in Far Rockaway.

The event began with inspiring remarks, helpful tips and a review of community resources in an environment that promoted connection, mental health and suicide prevention awareness.

To begin the walk, participants gathered at the St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Community Garden and walked along 19th Street toward the boardwalk, ending at the flagpole.

Episcopal Health Services leadership and behavioral health services providers are pictured from left: Ayodele Oliver (Director of Behavioral Health Network Development), Vanessa Nazario (Chief Social Impact Officer), Steve Guido (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), Karen Paige (Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer), Tanya Barros (Vice President of Behavioral Health Services), Dr. Jessy Colah (Chair, Department of Psychiatry)  Dr. Donald T. Morrish (Chief Executive Officer), Dr. David Statman (Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry), Shabana Mohan (Social Worker), Charlot Rosario (Behavioral Health Social Work Manager), and Enny Almonte (Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services).

Reported by EHS.