A 24/7 safe spot for struggling young adults and teens
A 24/7 safe spot for struggling young adults and teens
A 24/7 safe spot for struggling young adults and teens
A 24/7 safe spot for struggling young adults and teens
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About Us
Ricky's Retreat
Ricky's Retreat is a non-profit organization created as a free resource for young community members to receive mental health support from trained Peer Support Specialists in a safe and welcoming environment. Ricky's Retreat provides a unique place to connect with peers and discuss challenging issues.
Ricky's Story
Message
Do you know how many kids commit suicide in this community? Well, what we do is we provide a safe place for young people with 24/7 trained support so that we can save lives.
Statistics
Onslow County's health report states:
Onslow County's suicide rate increased from 15.2 per 100,000 residents in 2009-2013 to 20.4 in 2012-2016. Suicide is a priority health concern for the community and the subject of a current action plan.
Carteret County's health report states that one of the leading causes of death from 2014-2018 was suicide at 24.4 per 100,000 residents. This is higher than the average reports for North Carolina, which in total stated 14.4 per 100,000 residents.
Board of Directors
Wendie Kidwell
Richard Kidwell
Lisa Potts
Pete Dodson
Ernest Deconti
Deidra Sisk
Diane Scarborough