Half a Sorrow Foundation

Half a Sorrow Foundation

心理健康保健

Greenville,SC 184 位关注者

Improving mental health by promoting real conversations!

关于我们

We improve mental health for individuals and organizations by promoting real conversations. Our four pillars are programming, advocacy, storytelling, and training. Yes, that does spell PAST and we are focused on helping people move forward---past suicide---and on to living. Our founder, Dennis Gillan is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary story of loss, perseverance, and healing. Dennis helps tear down the walls of silence which have surrounded the issues of mental health, depression, and suicide. He infuses his passion and humor into a tough subject that touches everyone in the audience. Dennis Gillan is a national thought leader on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy and the Executive Director of the Half A Sorrow Foundation. He travels internationally speaking, raising awareness, and opening up the mental health conversation. Dennis has been deeply touched by suicide after the losses of two of his brothers to suicide 11 years apart. After years of sitting on the sidelines, he jumped into helping those in need by working on the suicide prevention hotline and this started him down the path of healing.

网站
https://halfasorrow.org/
所属行业
心理健康保健
规模
2-10 人
总部
Greenville,SC
类型
非营利机构
创立
2020
领域
Mental Health、Suicide Prevention、Professional Speaker、Promoting Real Conversations、Mental Health Advocate 、TEDx Speaker和Keynote Speaker

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    We are published…again

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    Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Suicide Prevention & Postvention Trainer, Founder Camo Hat Club (tm), Military Speaker, Corporate, Speaker, School Speaker, Author #speaker #mentalhealth

    Earlier this year I spoke with the team at Martin Marietta and out of that talk this article was born: https://lnkd.in/eUkBrJh9 Thanks to Curt Neth and Ronnie Constable, MBA, PHR for believing in me and caring about your employees. Together, we are making a difference. Who’s next? Book me here: https://lnkd.in/g_kkXn3u #mentalhealth

    Making mental health manageable for employees

    Making mental health manageable for employees

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    We are so lucky at the Half a Sorrow Foundation to have a vision of our directors Dennis Gillan come to life. For years Dennis has been talking about the benefits of having a Camo Hat Club (TM) group for his own mental health, and with a lot of help from FUEL for brands. Richardson, and an assist from Mossy Oak, we present the Camo Hat Official Hat. To get a hat, you have to start a club. What is the Camo Hat Club? It's a men's group that promotes real conversations, safe spaces, and bonds of friendship for participants of all ages. Or it's a place to break break and get out of the house---your call! To learn more or to join a club, go here: https://lnkd.in/g6JJDJac I can help you set one up and YOU need one. If you are a guy, you think you don't need one, but you do. Men represent 80% of all suicides, and we need ways to connect with each other. This is a very simple way to connect. Very simple. #suicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealth #camohatclub

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    If you see my social media posts, you may have picked up that I've been on the road lately. I went to Texas twice for some self improvement and business development, and I feel compelled to let you know how those trips came about and how our foundation, The Half a Sorrow Foundation supported the trips. I am the executive director of the foundation, and I take spending seriously, which is a kind way of saying I am cheap, and here are a few ways we made these trips happen: 1. I used frequent flyer miles for both trips. Do not tell the wife:) And both trips went off with out a hitch---thanks American Airlines Summer travel can be a little tricky with the weather, but both of these trips were blessed. 2. For the Long Term Survivors of Suicide Summit in Austin, I was a breakout session presenter, which allowed me to cut the registration fee in half! Great meeting, and thanks to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for helping me to heal. 3. In Austin, I stayed at a hotel down the street where I paid with points and cash, had to walk uphill both ways every day:) Thanks IHG Hotels & Resorts for a great stay in Austin! 4. For the Dallas trip for the Greek University speakers retreat, I stayed in a yurt outside of the team AirBNB. No tears here---it was so comfortable, and so affordable! Thanks, Michael Ayalon, M.S.P. ??for the idea!! 5. Ubered to the meetings and got a free ride to the airport on the way back. Hey folks at Uber is Ubered a word? I felt the need to tell you all this, because when you contribute to our foundation, I want you to know that I appreciate it and I will watch every cent! If you can help us financially, please go here: https://lnkd.in/diUrYEy4 We are so close to hitting our capital campaign goal! If you can help us by finding a group we should speak to, please go here: https://lnkd.in/g_kkXn3u Your contributions also help me do some really cool things, like read my children's book on kindness, Nice Shoes, to the wonderful kids at my local Boys & Girls Clubs of America See below! You can get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/e9PR_VSG or call me:) After all I've been through, I am still a very lucky guy and God has my back:) I believe this with my whole heart and thanks for reading this far!! #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #missyoumarkandmatt

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    You heard it here first! Thank you, David, for your glowing review. We’re here to support you and your team, and to promote an open conversation about mental health in the workplace. If you’re interested in booking a talk for your organization, send us a message here: https://lnkd.in/eGKwYYnV

    查看David Kelley的档案,图片

    Director of Marketing

    This is a long-overdue shout out to Dennis Gillan and the amazing work he does at the Half a Sorrow Foundation. In my prior role with Cowan Systems, I brought Dennis in to be the featured speaker for our self-declared mental health day in 2022 and 2023. Because Cowan has locations throughout the US, an in-person presentation would be tough, so Dennis put together an outstanding video presentation that we could share with the team at Cowan, their partners, associates and general pubic via social media. Not only did Dennis give an outstanding presentation, but he tailored to our audience in the trucking and logistics industry, a high stress and demanding business that unfortunately has one of the highest suicide rates, especially among men. I set up a landing page to feature Dennis’s video and also provided vital links where viewers could get assistance for themselves or loved ones. In addition, we emphasized Cowan’s Employee Assistance Program, a critical resource for the company’s drivers and support personnel. https://lnkd.in/ezVdD2DW Dennis has a great, laid-back style and is extremely easy to work with and is very responsive given his busy schedule of spreading the word about such an important topic. If you are in HR, Marketing, or any position where you can help amplify this message, I encourage and recommend getting in touch with Dennis ASAP. Here are a few extra tips. (1) Set a Mental Health Day in your organization to bring awareness and focus on this important message. I know there are a few different days, months and events already promoted, but it can be any day you like that fits with your organization’s calendar. And (2) set up a landing page, page on your intranet or someplace you can list and bring attention to resources available to your team, and emphasize that everything is confidential, given the sensitivity of the topic. Dennis Gillan Half a Sorrow Foundation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthday

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    Thanks to your incredible support, we’re so close to reaching our fundraising goal! We need your help to cross the finish line. Your contributions allow us to continue advocating for mental health awareness and creating safe spaces for those who have lost someone close to suicide. Together, we can create a society where more people feel safe reaching out for help. Please consider donating today. No amount is too small. #HalfaSorrowFoundation https://bit.ly/4cEcIhA

    Mental Health Matters, So Does Your Support

    Mental Health Matters, So Does Your Support

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    This July, our Executive Director Dennis Gillan accomplished 30 years of sobriety, a testament to strength and resilience. However, it’s also a reminder of the 30 years without his little brother Matthew, who was lost to suicide. Help us spread the word about suicide prevention and sobriety. Your donation enables us to: - Offer more free or low-cost training - Expand our online and "live" programs - Cut more sorrows in HALF Donate and help us continue our mission (or share this with others) - https://bit.ly/3Wx0PnA #SuicidePrevention #Sobriety

    Bittersweet Aniversary

    Bittersweet Aniversary

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