Camp Herrlich and The Samaritans of New York to Team up on Childhood Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Written by Jessica Vanacoro
Patterson, New York – The Samaritans of New York are partnering up with Camp Herrlich and will train the Camp’s Hudson Valley-based staff this coming June.
“We are happy to be partnering up with Samaritans to help bring awareness and knowledge to our staff on mental health and suicide prevention. We strongly believe that the pandemic has impacted the mental health of many children and that it is essential we equip our staff with as many tools possible to help campers while they are with us.” Says Scott Riches, the Camp Director at Camp Herrlich.
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