Upstate Suicide Prevention Center – Charitable Giving

Suicide has been a growing concern over the last two decades, especially for youth and young adults. Upstate Medical University has been at the forefront of efforts to reverse this epidemic with creation of an adolescent psychiatry inpatient unit, an intensive outpatient program for adolescents (A-IOP), and the nationally recognized Psychiatry High Risk Program (PHRP), which developed an innovative recovery-based treatment model recognized by the federal government as “a best practice in suicide prevention.” In addition, Upstate has been researching the application and development of cutting-edge treatments for suicidality, such as Brief Information and Contact, Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program, Zero Suicide screening and safety planning, and Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy. To magnify its outreach, Upstate has become a regional and national training hub for doctors, therapists, and school counselors in suicide prevention and treatment.

In accomplishing all this, Upstate has relied on the generous donations of individuals and institutions. As a doctor at Upstate, I have had the privilege of witnessing the impact of these efforts in saving and transforming countless lives. Please consider partnering with us through a donation to one of the designated funds listed below. Together, we are making a difference, and thank you!

Robert J. Gregory, MD
SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
Founder, Psychiatry High Risk Program
Upstate University Hospital
Upstate Suicide Prevention Center

Funds

Zach Helfrich Memorial Fund – Fund #20250
The specific purpose of this fund is to support clinical care, education, and research for suicide prevention.

Suicide Prevention – Psychiatric High Risk Program Fund – Fund 44565
The specific purpose of this fund is to support the Psychiatric High Risk Program at Upstate including, but not limited to, salary support and patient assistance.

Support for Families of Suicidal Individuals Fund – Fund 44605
The specific purpose of this fund is to provide case management services to the families of individuals at high risk for suicide.  The project takes place within the Psychiatry High Risk Program (PHRP), a well-established program within Upstate Medical University's Psychiatry Faculty Practice, Inc, founded by Dr. Robert Gregory.  Initial funding from the Patrick Lee Foundation will support the recruitment of a part-time case manager.

Team Sexy Potato Fund – Fund 44652
The specific purpose of this fund is to support the Psychiatry High Risk Program and/or a related program addressing research, education, prevention and treatment programs for children and adolescents struggling with mental illness, specifically those at an increased risk of self-harm or suicide.

Endowments

Corinne M. Craig Memorial Fund – Fund #61925
The specific purpose of this fund is to support education in the field of adolescent psychiatry and suicide prevention.

Zach Helfrich Memorial Endowment – Fund 64630
The specific purpose of this fund is to support clinical care, education and research for suicide prevention.

Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Endowment – Fund 73658
The specific purpose of the fund is to support efforts to prevent suicide and self-harm behaviors, such as overdoses, cutting, or asphyxiation. Monies will be used for:

1. Educational programs for the general public and persons at high risk for suicide or self-harm, and training for clinicians who treat such persons.
2. Treatment programs that specifically target persons at high risk for suicide or self-harm.
3. Research that aides our understanding of the causes, prevention, or treatment of suicide or self-harm behaviors.

Share your story

The Upstate Foundation appreciates your interest in supporting the mission of the Upstate Suicide Prevention Center. If you would be willing to share your story, please contact Kelly Rose at rosek@upstate.edu or call 315-464-4416.

Donate today

• Donate using form below.

• Mail your donation to: Upstate Foundation, 750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
  Please note your correspondance the fund number or fund name.

•  Contact the Upstate Foundation at 315-464-4416

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