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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Eastern Ontario man charged following allegations of sexual assault involving minors: OPP
An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region) A 72-year-old man is facing charges following an investigation related to allegations of sexual assault involving two minors in Tay Valley Township between 2018 and 2023, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Police say the man was arrested and charged Tuesday, which is the day the investigation started. The suspect has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age and two counts of sexual interference. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Officers say they will not be releasing the name of the suspect to protect the identity of the victims. The OPP says it encourages victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault to come forward. Victims who are in immediate danger should call 9-1-1, Lanark County Interval House and Community Support, 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-257-5960 or toll free at 1-800-267-7946, or call the Assaulted Women's Help Line (AWHL) 1-866-863-0511.
Axios
5 days ago
- Health
- Axios
Floridians are among the nation's lowest 988 users
Florida ranks 49th nationwide for 988 calls per capita, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: Use of the 988 national suicide prevention and mental health hotline remains uneven across states. The service was launched nearly three years ago to help address America's mental health crisis — but gaps persist. Driving the news: The service received 15.6 contacts per 1,000 Floridians in 2024, per new research published in JAMA Network Open. That's one of the lowest in the nation, besides Delaware (12.5) and Alabama (14.4). Alaska (45.3 contacts per 1,000 people), Vermont (40.2) and New York (38.8) had the highest 988 contact rates among states in 2024. The big picture: The 988 service fielded more than 16.3 million calls, texts and chats between July 2022 and the end of 2024. The national contact rate was 48.9 per 1,000 people during that period, and 23.7 in 2024 alone. How it works: "Contacts" include all calls, texts and chats sent to 988, including those forwarded along to more specific services, like the Veterans Crisis Line and the LGBTQ+ Line. Geography for calls and chats was assigned based on users' phone numbers, while texts were assigned by ZIP codes shared during pre-chat surveys. What's next: Last year's nationwide 988 contact rate was less than half the rate of adult emergency room visits related to mental health, the analysis finds, despite ERs' cost and access issues.
Axios
6 days ago
- Health
- Axios
Arkansas ranks low in 988 mental health hotline use
Arkansans are less likely to use the 988 national suicide prevention and mental health hotline than those in most states. Why it matters: The service was launched nearly three years ago to help address America's mental health crisis — but gaps persist. By the numbers: The hotline receives about 19.8 calls, texts and chats per 1,000 people in Arkansas, tying it for the 13th-lowest rate. Yes, but: Arkansas had the 18th-highest rate of suicide in 2022, according to the CDC. 547 people in Arkansas died of suicide, a rate of 18 per 100,000 people. Driving the news: Alaska (45.3 contacts per 1,000 people), Vermont (40.2) and New York (38.8) had the highest 988 contact rates among states in 2024, per new research published in JAMA Network Open. Delaware (12.5), Alabama (14.4) and Florida (15.6) had the lowest. The big picture: The 988 service fielded more than 16.3 million calls, texts and chats between July 2022 and the end of 2024. The national contact rate was 48.9 per 1,000 people during that period, and 23.7 in 2024 alone. How it works: "Contacts" include all calls, texts and chats sent to 988, including those forwarded along to more specific services, like the Veterans Crisis Line and the LGBTQ+ Line. Geography for calls and chats was assigned based on users' phone numbers, while texts were assigned by ZIP codes shared during pre-chat surveys. What they're saying: Several factors may be contributing to the state and regional differences in 988 use, says study author Jonathan Purtle, associate professor and director of policy research at New York University's School of Global Public Health. That includes differences in how 988 is being advertised by states and cities, as well as political attitudes. Many Americans remained unfamiliar with 988 as of last summer, per Ipsos polling. And surveys have found that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to use 988, Purtle says: "We see this shake out in the map — in the South and more right-leaning places, we see lower volume." Caveat: Less populous states have more variability due to their relatively smaller sample sizes, Purtle notes. The latest: The Trump administration's proposed Health and Human Services budget would cut 988 services specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ youth, Axios' Avery Lotz reports. What's next: Last year's nationwide 988 contact rate was less than half the rate of adult emergency room visits related to mental health, the analysis finds, despite ERs' cost and access issues.
Miami Herald
09-06-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
VA Marks Benefits Milestone For Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that its mobile app has now accumulated more than 3 million downloads since its launch in 2021. The Health and Benefits app, which has 1.4 million active users, provides veterans access to information on health care and benefits. It allows users to refill and track VA prescriptions, review appointments, review claims and appeals status, submit evidence for claims and appeals, review VA payment and direct deposit information, locate the closest VA facilities, access the Veterans Crisis Line and show proof of Veteran status. VA Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Acting Chief Information Officer Eddie Pool said: "VA's Health and Benefits app gives Veterans fast and convenient access to a host of important information, from appointments to prescriptions and benefits. We encourage all VA-enrolled Veterans to stay connected and informed by downloading the app." This story will be updated. Related Articles How Veteran's Benefits Are Impacted by Trump's Tax Bill: What to KnowHegseth Joins Veterans in Normandy to Mark 81st Anniversary of D-DayList of Cities Hosting 50501 Protests on June 6Harvey Milk Navy Ship To Be Renamed-Vets Call It 'Insult to LGBTQ Troops' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
CBC
12-05-2025
- CBC
Your answers: What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+?
We asked, you answered CONTENT WARNING: This story contains information about violence against Indigenous people. Consider reading it with a trusted adult. It's common to have an emotional reaction to the news. Every month, we take a deep dive into a topic that's making headlines in a series called KN Explains. Then, we ask you to Have Your Say by sharing your own experiences and opinions. Here's a selection of thoughtful answers submitted by kids from across Canada. Swipe through to read them all. Last week, we asked our audience, on Red Dress Day, May 5 — what is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+? MMIWG2S+ stands for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people plus. According to commissioners who led a national inquiry from 2016 to 2019, the violence and injustice Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people face is a 'national crisis' in Canada. CBC Kids News asked you to watch a video on MMIWG2S+ and tell us about something you learned. Check out how kids across the country replied: (The answers have been edited for length and clarity.) In case you missed it, watch KN Explains: MMIWG2S+ Do you need support? Individuals impacted by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649. Kids can also call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
