Amedisys Recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Promotes the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
31 August 2023 - 9:30PM
Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED), a leading provider of home health,
hospice and high-acuity care in the home, is proud to recognize
September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and join the
efforts to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental
health. In support of this important cause, Amedisys is
highlighting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which makes it
easier for individuals in crisis to access crucial resources and
assistance.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, observed annually in
September, aims to raise awareness surrounding the devastating
impact of suicide and the importance of mental health. Suicide is
often the result of an untreated mental health condition and can
affect anyone regardless of age gender or background. This month
provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and
communities to come together and promote resources, support and
understanding to prevent suicide.
Recognizing the significance of this issue, Amedisys remains
committed to providing compassionate care that supports the overall
well-being of patients, families and communities. Amedisys has been
providing behavioral health services for more than 10 years with
our psychiatric skilled nurses to provide specialized at-home care
for eligible patients with a mental health diagnosis.
With the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, individuals
experiencing distress or struggling with mental health issues have
access to a dedicated resource available at their fingertips. The
three-digit number is easy to remember and will immediately connect
callers to a free and trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. By simplifying access to resources, the aim is to
reduce the barrier between a person in need and the critical
assistance they require.
"During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Amedisys is proud to
support initiatives, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,
that can make a real difference in people's lives," said Cyndi
Shook, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services at Amedisys. "By
promoting awareness and ensuring access to professional resources,
we strive to contribute to the overall well-being of the patients
and communities we serve."
Amedisys encourages individuals to spread the word, educate
themselves and others and take an active role in suicide prevention
during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and beyond. Together, we
can make a significant impact on the lives of those struggling with
mental health issues and ensure that individuals receive the
support they need.
About Amedisys: Amedisys, Inc. is a leading
healthcare at home Company delivering personalized home health,
hospice, and high-acuity care services. Amedisys is focused on
delivering the care that is best for our patients, whether that is
home-based personal care; inpatient hospital, palliative, and
skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) care in their homes; recovery and
rehabilitation after an operation or injury; care focused on
empowering them to manage a chronic disease; or hospice care at the
end of life. More than 3,000 hospitals and 102,000 physicians
nationwide have chosen Amedisys as a partner in post-acute care.
Founded in 1982, headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA with an executive
office in Nashville, TN, Amedisys is a publicly held company. With
approximately 20,000 employees, in 532 care centers in 37 states
and the District of Columbia, Amedisys is dedicated to delivering
the highest quality of care to the doorsteps of more than 465,000
patients in need every year, performing more than 11.2 million
visits annually. For more information about the Company, please
visit: www.amedisys.com.
Contact:Nick MuscatoAmedisys, Inc.Chief Strategy
Officer615.928.5452nick.muscato@amedisys.com |
Kendra KimmonsAmedisys, Inc.Media
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