NY Humanitarians and Community Advocates Network “NYHCAN”

NY Humanitarians and Community Advocates Network “NYHCAN” The NYHCAN is a collective of Humanitarians, Advocates, Activists and Volunteers standing up against human rights attacks to communities across NY State.

The NY Humanitarians and Community Advocates Network “NYHCAN” is a unified group of people in our communities that are standing up to the challenges of fighting to protect, preserve and sustain our quality, safety and secure ways of life as a people. We are humanitarians, advocates, activists, volunteers and community leaders who are giving of our time, lives and resources to help in the empowering and building of resilient communities. Only through unity and convergence are we able to stand and survive the true human challenges and struggles today as we face more attacks against the lives of our people on many levels at home, work, school and in our communities every day. Every day we see more people hurting and struggling with life challenges which impacts their health (physical and mental), education, finances, religion, beliefs, family structure and our community’s overall stability and safety. Our youth and seniors need us more now than ever and if we don’t stand up for them then our future will surely be lost along with them. The 5 symbols of convergence, resilience and strength the NYHCAN is built on are Honesty, Integrity, Dedication, Commitment and Humility. These traits are part of the core of our members being as they sacrifice their live, times, resources and values for the greater good of their communities and state of NY. We converge in our efforts to sustain the qualities of life today for tomorrow to prevent human struggles and suffering from getting worse. We are promoting and supporting our NYHCAN president’s One NYC Community model as our community because we travel and visit different parts of the city every day for work, play and supporting each other’s efforts, and as long as we are active in an area of the city it is your community also. So we call on all humanitarians, advocates, activists and volunteers across NY to join in this effort of unity as we come out in support of each other and the challenges we face in our communities across NY State. United we stand so we don’t fall victims to the decadence of those who should be looking out for our safety, security, well-being and quality ways of life. This is NOT a political network nor selfish personal agendas, but a network that is for and by the people, a Humane Network. Much Love Always and God Bless. One Love.

Greetings, beautiful people, how are You?It has been an incredible National  ***de Prevention Month with 78 speaking eng...
09/30/2025

Greetings, beautiful people, how are You?

It has been an incredible National ***de Prevention Month with 78 speaking engagements as my experiences, expertise, knowledge, status, and wisdom has elevated me to levels only God could have made possible and I stay committed, dedicated, faithful, honored, and humbled for God's calling and purpose of and over my life. My sincere gratitude to everyone who has invited me to speak at their events and happenings for my knowledge and wisdom to touch the lives of people in deeply effective, fulfilling, and meaningful ways.

Today is my last presentation at the Scudder Intervention Services Foundation Inc. 'SISFI', The Suicidality Institute, The Suicidality Center, and The Suicidality Council for this month's recognition.

Invite You to join me at 1pm-2:30pm for presentation and discussion on “Where Do Abused, Broken, and Hurting Males Go for Help and Support, and Ways Society Add To Their Pain, Suffering, and Trauma.” Are there safe places and spaces for males to get help and support for their brokenness and how and where can we create and sustain those needed places and space for males to go and connect with other males for their healing, recovery, and support. Join us here https://bit.ly/3UNQstT for this interactive presentation and discussion on how and where we can create safer communities that host safe places and spaces for males to heal their brokenness.

Please share these events with your networks so more people can be aware and join in the knowledge and wisdom being shared.

God bless.

~Brett A. Scudder

SISFI's National Su***de Prevention Month Events - September 2025

Greetings, beautiful people,

How are You?

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, and we recognize it yearly with educational awareness events for all audiences here at the Scudder Intervention Services Foundation Inc. This year is no different and here is our lineup of virtual events that we look forward to having You with us as our President, CEO, and Su***de Attempt Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Behavioral Health and Wellness Connoisseur, and Crises Response Director/Trainer Mr. Brett A. Scudder and his guests present invaluable knowledge and wisdom on these very important and sensitive topics. Flyers attached for each. No registration needed. Join via related links.

Sept. 2nd, 1pm-2:30pm – “20 Basic Critical Non-Clinical Life Experiences and Reasons Males Think, Attempt, and Complete Su***de Than Females”. The challenges of males aren’t just talking points; they are hard realities experienced every day in places and ways we hardly imagine or think of. The subtle awakening of a new day comes with so many basic needs that when unmet, leads to chaos, madness, insanity, and unsettling emotions that triggers behaviors in many ways. Here are twenty critical life experiences males face every single day that are not clinical but adds or leads to physical and psychological health and wellness and societal construct challenges. Join us here https://bit.ly/45T7ADu for this interactive and engaging presentation and conversation. Looking forward to having You with us. Please share attached flyer with your networks.

Sept. 4th, 11am-12pm, Conversation About Sexual Abuse and Trauma, and Its Impacts on The Health, Safety, Sanity, and Wellness of Victims and Survivors with my guest Ms. Ginger Reed, Advocate and Survivor. Join here https://bit.ly/4fWAgjv as we talk about her experience and how it led to her suicidality. Too often we don’t understand how deeply traumatic sexual assault is and the deep psychological impacts it has on victims. It will be a great interview, and I invite You to join and listen and support her in her efforts to pass legislation in her state for reforms. Please share attached flyer with your networks.

Sept. 5th, 1pm-2:30pm Loneliness of Pain, Pain of Loneliness: How/Why Do We Feel Loneliness Around Loved Ones and Family Members. A deep look into the heart, mind, soul, and consciousness of people who suffer with deep loneliness while surrounded by family, loved ones, friends, coworkers, and church members. Join here https://bit.ly/4mZaHk6 and share invite and attached flyer with your networks so other can learn about it and join to learn.

Sept. 10th, 11am-1pm - World Su***de Prevention Day: “Standing Together in Pain, Healing, and Support” virtual event. This year we’re not hosting a physical event as we choose to join our partners globally in a virtual setting where we can all support each other in our respective countries. This year I have been invited to three global initiatives to head up Emotional Wellness and Healthy Lifestyles and elated at how they will magnify my reach and the knowledge and wisdom I carry. So, join us here https://bit.ly/3Vg7ild for this moment of togetherness standing with people who are living with pain and suicidality or lost loved ones to su***de. We are all in a healing and recovery state from something and need to know and understand we are not alone unless we want to be.

Sept. 12th, 1pm-2:30pm - Pain Chronicles: I Never Found, Had, or Knew Peace and Sanity Until I Met Su***de and Embraced Death as An End to My Pain and Suffering” A look at su***de and suicidality through the lens of peace and sanity that transformed chronic and debilitating pain into purposeful life and living happier and healthier with suicidality. We often think of suicidality as a deficit in a person’s ability to manage their pain and suffering or heal from the trauma that caused them to be in pain, but we need to understand that sanity is more important than safety for someone experiencing chronic pain and suffering and how they see life, happiness, and peace in their suicidal mind. Join here https://bit.ly/41tNr5D and share with your networks.

Sept. 15th, 1pm-2:30pm - Parenting Chronicles: “Psychological Impacts of Technology and Social Media on Children/Youth Cognitive, Physical, and Psychological Health and Wellness.” In a time where technology, social media, AI, and the unfettered access to data and media are growing exponentially, there’s never a greater and more important time for parents to get very active and vigilant about the access and use of technology and social media in children, youth, and young adults. Join us here https://bit.ly/45RTH8H for this interactive and engaging presentation on the topic and what parents must do to safeguard themselves and their children immediately. Please share with your networks.

Sept. 19th, 1pm: Parenting Chronicles: Psychological Impacts of Technology and Social Media on Children/Youth Cognitive, Physical, and Psychological Health and Wellness. In a time where technology, social media, and AI, and the unfettered access to data and media are growing exponentially, there’s never a greater and more important time for parents to get very active and vigilant about the access and use of technology and social media in children, youth, and young adults. It’s today’s greatest threat to our physical and psychological health and wellness and the unlimited access to, integration, misuse, and misunderstanding affects our holistic health and best practices. Many parents are very challenged with ways in which to allow and over technology gadgets to their children and best practices in how they use them. There are many children who have been negatively and severely affected by technology and social media, and we need to talk more about this topic so they can learn and help in keeping their children and themselves safe and sane in these critical times with so many forms of trauma flowing through social media and technology. Join us here https://bit.ly/45RTH8H for this needed and real presentation and conversation.

Sept. 22nd, 1pm-2:30pm - Understanding Behaviors and Language of Debilitating Pain and Its Impacts on Cognitive, Physical, and Psychological Wellness” With a better understanding of how people experience and think of the aches and pain of their pain, we will be better and more effectively be able to treat and support them. Pain presents itself in various ways that often are misconstrued, misunderstood, and overlooked and we will talk about these language and behaviors that can help us recognize someone in deep crises and on the ledge of self-harm. Join us here https://bit.ly/4n3d4Tb for this interactive presentation and discussion and share with your networks.

Sept. 24th, 1pm-2:30pm - Pain Linguistics: “How Males Experience, Present, Process, Treat, and Talk About Their Pain Struggles and Suffering.” Pain is a language best spoken and understood by person experiencing it even when they may not be making sense of it and is incoherent, it’s still an experience of great discomfort and unsettling emotions. After twenty-five years of working with males of all ages and experiences with trauma that led to their pain, I understood quite clearly that males present and talk about their pain in a language not taught; but lived, and from those years and my own experiences with near death traumas and broken heart I too know and understand how hard it is and will be for males to be authentic and transparent in our pain and suffering. Join us here https://bit.ly/47gBcxc for this interactive presentation and discussion that will open your mind and give You a greater appreciation for hearing or helping males express their pain and suffering.

Sept. 26th, 1pm-2:30pm - Emotional Males Chronicles: “Nurturing True Strength, Healing and Wellness from Understanding, Accountability, and Transparency of Emotions, Pain, Loneliness, Trauma, and Vulnerabilities.” How often are males told they are too emotional, too sensitive, too dramatic, or too numb. How often do males have an opportunity to speak their truth authentically and transparently to their loved ones. The Emotional Male is a stigmatized person who is forced to shut in and shut down their emotions as a sign of weakness and femininity rather than strength, healing, and wellness. Join us here https://bit.ly/4p974u6 for this interactive presentation and discussion about the Emotional Male and the power and strength that comes from their pain and vulnerabilities.

Sept. 30th, 1pm-2:30pm – “Where Do Abused, Broken, and Hurting Males Go for Help and Support, and Ways Society Add To Their Pain, Suffering, and Trauma.” Are there safe places and spaces for males to get help and support for their brokenness and how and where can we create and sustain those needed places and space for males to go and connect with other males for their healing, recovery, and support. Join us here https://bit.ly/3UNQstT for this interactive presentation and discussion on how and where we can create safer communities that host safe places and spaces for males to heal their brokenness.

Please share these events with your networks so more people can be aware and join in the knowledge and wisdom being shared. Let me know if You have any questions about them or challenges accessing the events.

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Thank You, and have a great day one breath at a time with an attitude of humility and gratitude embracing positive energy and enlightenment to improve your quality of life and overall health and wellness. We Apprecilove your patronage and look forward to serving you with more quality humane, health, psychological and emotional programs, services, and resources. One Love.

~SISFI

The   ***deCouncil general monthly meeting on Mar. 6th, 11am is on "Living with, Treating and Healing Anxiety, Trauma, E...
03/03/2017

The ***deCouncil general monthly meeting on Mar. 6th, 11am is on "Living with, Treating and Healing Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Pain and Depression." This is a very serious and important topic growing significantly in our communities as the hidden threat we aren't seeing or paying enough attention to and need to by providing more awareness and training on. The increasing su***de rates and completions as a result of the increased societal fears, hardships, and quality of life is a very serious reality we must validate and help people with. Please join us to learn, be empowered and share with your network so we can bring more awareness to more people. Registration is open here http://su***decouncil-0317.eventbrite.com. If attending, please register so proper accommodations can be put in place. Thank You, and have a beautiful day.

~NYHCAN

You're invited to our general meeting on March 6th, 11am on “Living with, Treating and Healing ,” and looking into the broader realities and impacts on people, families and communities. This is a very serious topic and challenge we're not paying enough attention to and we will be focusing more in-depth on it. The meeting will be at Urban Health Plan Pavilion, 1054 Simpson St., Bronx, NY, 10459, 4th floor training room A. Following the general meeting will be the sub-committee meetings.

There are many organizations and agencies who do not provide services or support for people struggling with depression, su***de ideations, attempt survivors and loss survivors, and we are going to expand on mental and behavioral health services by sharing, networking and training about emotional wellness and su***de response, prevention and postvention. If you are a human/health services provider, crisis responder, grief counselor, caregiver, mental health professional, social worker, guidance counselor, clergy leader, educator or law enforcement that works with people who are abused, substance abusers, struggling, homeless, unemployed, suicidal or suffered loss from su***de or violence please join us. Together, with early intervention and effective support we can proactively save more lives from human suffering, crisis, distress and despair. Join us to collaborate, plan and strategize on 24/7s Emotional Crisis Response, awareness, training, prevention, intervention and postvention across NYC.

Sub-Committees:

• Children and Youth Wellness
• Working NYers – challenges and needs
• Healthcare and Hospitals
• Educational Institutions
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Clergy and Chaplains
• Veteran Services and Agencies
• Homelessness Services and Resources
• Special Needs Population
• Senior Citizens
• Policy and Legislation
• Social/Human Services
• Law Enforcement and the Judicial System
• Advocacy and Community Organizing

We look forward to having you with us. Please share with your networks.

Please register at http://su***decouncil-0317.eventbrite.com/ so we can know how many people are coming and have appropriate accommodations. Contact us for inquiries at Ask@su***decouncil.org and/or (917) 651-1889. We look forward to having you with us.

A very special Thank You to Urban Health Plan. Inc. for providing the venue for our meetings.

Thank you very much and have a great day. We apprecilove your patronage and look forward to serving you with more quality human, health, psychological and emotional programs, services and resources. One Love.

~The Su***de Council

Reminder: At 6:30pm  ***deInstitut hosts their community forum every parent/person concerned about the well-being of our...
07/26/2016

Reminder: At 6:30pm ***deInstitut hosts their community forum every parent/person concerned about the well-being of our children/youth should attend on “Behavioral Health for Children and Youth,” at 4035 White Plains Road, , NY, 10466. This will be one of the most important and educational events you will attend that will open your eyes, hearts and minds on how the realities of life affects our children and youth causing much of the behaviors we're seeing today. Check out the topics to be addressed in the post. Powerful topics we all need to be more educated and aware of/on. It's a free and open event for the community and anyone with interest in the topics. There will be presentations of some of these topics and mental health providers tabling with information about their services, programs and resources for the community. We invite everyone to be a part of this forum to learn, discuss, be educated and aware. Please share and invite your networks as well. Attendees must register here https://sisfi-forum-072616.eventbrite.com/ or RSVP at 718.231.7100. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to having you with us.

~NYHCAN

SISFI, The ***de Prevention Institute and ***deCouncil, in association with North Bronx NCNW Child Development Center, invites you to our Community Forum on “Behavioral Health for Children and Youth” on July 26th, 6:30pm at 4035 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY, 10466. This is a free and open event for the community and anyone with interest in the topics.

The forum will address:

~ Behavioral Challenges and Trauma in Children and Youth
~ Brain Development – children vs. youth
~ Anthrophobia – the fear of people and society
~ Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
~ Impacts of Racism and Culture of Segregation
~ Mental, Emotional and Psychological Impacts of Gun Violence
~ Developing Social Skills
~ Raising a Child with Special Needs
~ Raising and Supporting a Child in Emotional Crisis and Distress
~ Increase in Children and Youth with Depression, Cutting and Su***de Ideations
~ Impacts of Sexual Trauma on Children and Youth
~ Bullying/Cyberbullying and Impact of Technology and Social Media
~ Substance Abuse and Addiction
~ Intimate Partner Violence (impacts, date r**e, abuse)
~ Life after losing a loved one/pet (death, divorce, separation, incarceration)
~ Vicarious and Second Degree Trauma from Violence
~ Introduction to Opioids and Opiates, and effects of use
~ and provide resources to educate parents, families and community to understand, manage and support them.

There will be presentations of some of these topics and mental health providers tabling with information about their services, programs and resources for the community. We invite everyone to be a part of this forum to learn, discuss, be educated and aware. Please share and invite your networks as well. Attendees must register here https://sisfi-forum-072616.eventbrite.com or RSVP at 718.231.7100. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Thank you very much and have a great day. We apprecilove your patronage and look forward to serving you with more quality human, health, psychological and emotional programs, services and resources. .

~SISFI

G'day.  and The  ***de Prevention Institute invites you to our Community Forum on “Beneath The Masks: The Hurt and Pain ...
05/23/2016

G'day. and The ***de Prevention Institute invites you to our Community Forum on “Beneath The Masks: The Hurt and Pain That Kills Us” on Thursday May 26th, 6pm at East Bronx Academy, 1716 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, 10460. The forum brings the community together to learn more about the rising number of people struggling with life and mental health challenges causing them distress, hurt, pain and suffering. The hurt, pain and suffering leads to depression and self-harm which if undiagnosed or unaddressed can lead to su***de. Su***de isn’t just when life leaves the body or loss of life, it’s the process by which a person loses interest in life or gives in to their hurt and pain because they can’t handle, manage or cope with it. Some people put themself in harms way to be killed in an effort to ease their pain. If we get them help early in their stages of crisis and distress we can save them physical and psychological aches, pains and suffering.

We look forward to having you with us at the event. Register here https://sisfi-forum-052616.eventbrite.com for attendance. Feel free to contact us at Ask@sisfi.org or 917.651.1889 for more details. Please share with your families, friends, loved ones and network. Thank You.

~NYHCAN

SISFI invite you to our and ***de Community Forum: Beneath The Masks: The Hurt and Pain That Kills Us, May 26th, 6pm.

SISFI and The Su***de Prevention Institute invites you to our Community Forum on “Beneath The Masks: The Hurt and Pain That Kills Us” on Thursday May 26th, 6pm at East Bronx Academy, 1716 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, 10460. The forum brings the community together to learn more about the rising number of people struggling with life and mental health challenges causing them distress, hurt, pain and suffering. The hurt, pain and suffering leads to depression and self-harm which if undiagnosed or unaddressed can lead to su***de. Su***de isn’t just when life leaves the body or loss of life, it’s the process by which a person loses interest in life or gives in to their hurt and pain because they can’t handle, manage or cope with it. Some people put themself in harms way to be killed in an effort to ease their pain. If we get them help early in their stages of crisis and distress we can save them physical and psychological aches, pains and suffering.

There will be vendors and service providers of health, mental health, community programs and services to share their programs and resources with those in need. Interested vendors and agencies who wish to table can contact us for more details. We look forward to having you with us at the event. Register here https://sisfi-forum-052616.eventbrite.com for attendance. Feel free to contact us at Ask@sisfi.org or 917.651.1889 for more details. Please share with your families, friends, loved ones and network.

Thank you very much and have a great day. We apprecilove your patronage and look forward to serving you with more quality human, health, psychological and emotional programs, services and resources. One Love.

~SISFI

Happy   to our beautiful mother's across the globe. We celebrate You, your life, your legacy and Love. Enjoy your day.
05/09/2016

Happy to our beautiful mother's across the globe. We celebrate You, your life, your legacy and Love. Enjoy your day.

Happy to moms across the globe. We honor and celebrate you, your life, your gifts, your time, your sacrifices and your blessings. It's not only having a child that makes you a mother, it's the outpouring of unconditional Love, time, patience and commitment to a life for it to grow, prosper and flourish. Thank You for all that you are and do for the greater good. We honor and celebrate YOU!!!. Here's you on this a day of extra celebration of you. Cheers. ~ brettascudder.com

Murder-su***des: Why do people kill, and then kill themselves?As advocates in our communities, how do we look at this an...
02/21/2015

Murder-su***des: Why do people kill, and then kill themselves?
As advocates in our communities, how do we look at this and what is your take on it?

It is an interesting read. Let's discuss it.

SAN CLEMENTE – Within a week this fall, two women in south Orange County were shot to death by their husbands, who then killed themselves. Both women had filed for divorce before they were killed. Other than that, the only thing the crimes had in common was their proximity in time and location. Ther…

Today we celebrate Mr. 's birth/life in wishing him a Happy Birthday filled with Love, happiness, fun, peace and good he...
02/01/2015

Today we celebrate Mr. 's birth/life in wishing him a Happy Birthday filled with Love, happiness, fun, peace and good health. May your dreams and desires be fulfilled as you life to serve so many in need of Love, hope, peace and human connection. #

Today we celebrate the birth and life with a great, humble, inspiring and compassionate man Mr. on his birthday. We wish him an abundance of endless Love, happiness, good health, wellness and prosperity in all he does and continues to do for others from the heart. A simple yet extravagant man blessed with a powerful and inspiring ministry f Love, light, happiness and peace. Please join us in wishing him many many more Happy Birthdays filled with all his dreams and desires fulfilled. We Love You Mr. Brett. Keep doing what you do.

LIVE at 11am, Mr.  presents the "Correlation between  ***de   and Domestic Abuse/Violence" on SISFI Radio 347.989.8875 h...
01/27/2015

LIVE at 11am, Mr. presents the "Correlation between ***de and Domestic Abuse/Violence" on SISFI Radio 347.989.8875 http://tobtr.com/s/7298883. Join the dialog or listen in. Please share and help to promote the effort.

Join/listen Mr. Brett A. Scudder as he discusses the Correlation between Su***de, Depression and Domestic Abuse/violence. When we say Domestic Violence it downplays the real overall issues and impacts of the psychological and emotional aspects of domestic abuse, and so we say, Domestic Abuse which e…

LIVE at 1pm,  ***de Prevention Challenges in Schools by Mr.  . Join/listen at 347.989.8875 http://tobtr.com/s/7298713. P...
01/26/2015

LIVE at 1pm, ***de Prevention Challenges in Schools by Mr. . Join/listen at 347.989.8875 http://tobtr.com/s/7298713. Please share and help to promote/support the dialog.

Listen Mr. Brett A. Scudder talk about the realities of addressing and preventing su***de in many schools today as he continues his work in engaging communities in the effort of change. Please share and invite your networks to join in the dialog. Thank You, ~SISFI

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