#202 The Report: Addressing Firearm-Related Suicide Prevention in Rural and Remote Communities in Oregon (Part 4 of 4) with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President of Do Your Good, LLC

Sybil shares the key findings and recommendations from her extensive research on preventing firearm-related suicides in rural Oregon, conducted for the Roundhouse Foundation. 

She outlines six crucial steps to improve the uptick of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) and integrate them with broader suicide prevention strategies. Sybil encourages donors and philanthropists to think critically about supporting nonprofits working on these life-saving measures. 

Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:

With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, Sybil works with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grant-making so you can make a true and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.

Link: To learn more and download the report referenced in this podcast series -

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/newpodcastseasonsuicideruralremoteoregon

Please note that the discussion around suicide prevention is a very sensitive topic. Only listen to this podcast season if you are adequately prepared for the discussion. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please seek professional support and call the 988 lifeline for immediate care and help. 

Listen to the other episodes in this series: 

• Episode 0ne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-why-its-important-to-address-firearm-related-suicide/id1556900518?i=1000671263792

• Episode Two: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/200-reframing-the-conversation-addressing-firearm/id1556900518?i=1000672028646

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