PRS, a behavioral health nonprofit, has launched Family Peer Support Partner Services (FPSPs), which employs trained parents and caregivers to use their personal experience to offer support for other Fairfax County parents and caregivers of youth diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders.
PRS, a behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia, has expanded and adapted to meet the region’s growing health needs during COVID-19, including a deeper partnership with Arlington County’s Behavioral Healthcare Division and its Job Avenue Program.
Laura Mayer, PRS CrisisLink Program Director, was interviewed by the Today Show’s Tom Costello in our CrisisLink call center on November 23, 2019.
The interview covered the recent announcement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai that the FCC will consider establishing 9-8-8 as the national suicide prevention hotline at their meeting on December 12, 2019. Laura Mayer was interviewed to share the national importance of this legislation and how it will impact local call centers, like PRS CrisisLink.
After 22 years of service, Wendy Gradison will be retiring on June 30, 2020 as CEO of PRS, a local nonprofit that helps individuals living with serious mental health issues and facing life crises.
PRS was honored to be featured on Great Day Washington! PRS’ Director of Resource Development spoke about our #CallTextLive suicide prevention month campaign and shared how PRS is working to open conversations around suicide and mental health. Thank you for the opportunity, Great Day Washington and WUSA9!
Getch, who joined PRS in 2005 and most recently served as COO, has played a key role in helping shape and guide the organization’s growth and expansion. Getch will continue reporting to CEO Wendy Gradison.
PRS CrisisLink is growing and hiring! We are proud to expand our work with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ‘1-800-273-TALK (8255)’ and here’s your opportunity to be part of PRS CrisisLink’s life-changing and life-saving work.
It may seem you’re alone. You might feel alone, even in a crowd. But, you’re never really alone out there. There are people who care and want to listen. And, there is help.
