Denton County MHMR Center is a local non-profit mental health facility. We serve people of all ages with mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities. At DCMHMR we envision our center to provide effective, comprehensive, and timely services to any and all persons in need. Where a qualified, motivated, and caring staff strive to make a difference in the lives of those they serve and that offers a state-of-the-art, high-quality facility to assist individuals in living full and productive lives. DCMHMR offers a range of services to best fit the need of that client. Some of the services we provide are Case Management, YES Waiver Program, PASRR, TCOOMMI, Guardianship Program, Connections Program, LOSS Team, Crisis Residential Unit, and Psychiatric Triage.
DCMHMR is dedicating this year's NTGD Event to the LOSS Program. LOSS stands for Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors. Denton County LOSS Team consists of approximately 22 volunteers, that have either lost a loved one to suicide or are Qualified Mental Health Professionals, who are passionate about postvention work. LOSS Team was brought to Denton County MHMR in 2015 and works closely with the Medical Examiner’s office to respond appropriately to suicides in Denton County. LOSS volunteers provide on-scene support, delayed visits, and free resources to all suicide survivors that we encounter. LOSS Team actively follows up with each suicide survivor for up to a year after the suicide. Since its’ establishment, LOSS volunteers have assisted approximately 1,866 individuals through suicide grief – this does not include community outreach aid to businesses, schools, and churches.
Denton County LOSS Team provides support, resources, and an installation of hope to suicide survivors.
Denton County LOSS Team is asking for funds to continue their postvention efforts. With your help, LOSS is able to provide free resources to all suicide survivors to assist them in their suicide grief journey. Whether that is providing comfort on-scene by giving out water, blankets, or stuffed animals to the children or books and pamphlets to help survivors navigate through this unimaginable time. Resource packets for one adult can range anywhere between $27.89-$63.81 depending on the type of relationship this individual had with the deceased. Children’s resource packets are anywhere between $9.99-$49.89 based on age and needs.
Denton LOSS Team is also searching for eager volunteers that are either a mental health professional or a seasoned suicide survivor that is interested in helping newly bereaved suicide survivors.
Lastly, our team is asking for you to spread awareness of LOSS and our mission in order to reach all suicide survivors in Denton County. Thanks to our Medical Examiners, LOSS is able to reach individuals affected by the suicides that have occurred in Denton County. For those who have experienced their loved one's suicide outside the county, we have no way of knowing in order to provide support.
Denton County LOSS Team is honored to provide such services to our community and grateful for your contributions that make it possible.
Denton County LOSS Team's strives to prevent additional suicides in families that have already experienced a suicide.
Organization name
Denton County MHMR Center - LOSS Team
Causes
Mental and Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Denton
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
Address
2519 Scripture Street