Collin Rugg 48 states have an Assistant Outpatient Treatment law that will allow intervention in the community before a crisis situation occurs for those with a history of SMI, our state instead gives people the right 2 remain sick thus we keep seeing these tragedies over & over. #MAPOLI

Sadly too many people do not understand what psychosis is & what is needed for recovery. Learn from an expert on living with a psychotic illness! #shatteringsilence #right2treatment #treatmentb4tradey youtube.com/watch?v=hpR4Jv…

This is a tragedy that was preventable - congratulations Maine NSSC members for shattering the silence submitting comments to the Lewiston Commission! #shatteringsilence #treatmentb4tragedy #right2treatment newscentermaine.com/video/news/loc…

Maine NSSC members hold a press conference discussing their recommendations to the Lewiston Commission - this is a tragedy that never should have happened! #shatteringsilence #treatmentb4tragedy #right2treatment youtube.com/watch?v=QoPFfD…

Thank you Laura for highlighting the need to educate the public on the dangers of cannabis use & psychosis. #MA is so far behind 48 states w/o an AOT law, one that could have drastically improved the outcome for your son & your family! #shatteringsilence newsweek.com/cannabis-trigg…

Massachusetts is failing individuals, families and the public in having no options to treat those with severe mental illness. It's time to pass an Assistant Outpatient Treatment law as 48 states now have, it's a law that saves lives! #shatteringsilence #treatmentb4tragedy

A step in the right direction - mental illness should never be a crime! #shatteringsilence #right2treatment #mentalillnessisnotacrime postnewsgroup.com/alameda-county…

The reason those w/severe mental illness R not getting the help they need is 'Beyond Stigma'. Thank you to AwareNow Media 4 giving us the platform to share these stories. We are shattering the silence 1 story at a time! #shatteringsilence #inspiringchange issuu.com/awarenessties/…

Please join NSSC member Laura Craciun as a featured guest of the Planetary Health First Mars Next podcast on July 31st at 2PM - "A mother's journey advocating for her son's mental illness" linkedin.com/posts/national…

"Massachusetts Madness: Jailed If You're Sick" Criminalizing people for having a severe mental illness is becoming the norm in Massachusetts. These are the forgotten where treatment is not a priority! #MAPOLI #BOSPOLI nationalshatteringsilencecoalition.org/blog/massachus…

New interview now available on our YouTube Channel! Judith R Smith discusses challenges mothers face in caring for an adult child with SMI and/or SUD. youtube.com/watch?v=gQvOfI…

This is an important story to hear. Thank you Matt for bravely sharing your story. The shame is in the system that is not set up to help those living w/ a serious mental illness. Your voice no doubt will make an impact! #shatteringsilence #inspiringchange youtube.com/watch?v=-Du5ga…

STILL HERE 'For Those Still Here There Is Still Hope' awarenow.us/still-here September is National Suicide Month, a month to raise awareness, remember the lives that have been lost, and provide support to those struggling. #suicideprevention #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth

“Securing Federal & State Benefits For a Loved One on the Psychosis Spectrum” is now available for viewing on our YouTube Channel! m.youtube.com/watch?v=qthsuR…

Please join us for NSSC’s December Pro Talk featuring speakers Michael and Matt Stick, a father and son who tell their story of unimaginable loss and grief after Matt suffered a psychotic break. Registration is required: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…