Thank you for your interest in the Black Dog Ride across America. This page includes helpful tools for media, including our press release, video B-roll and media contacts. For more information, please reach out to Dani Poole at danip@thenationalcouncil.org, or visit www.blackdogride.com.au.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Local: Steve Carpinelli – Media Relations SteveC@thenationalcouncil.org, Phone: 202-684-7457 x276
National: Aaron Cohen – Media Relations AaronCohenPR@gmail.com – 301-633-6773
Betsy Schwartz – VP of Public Education and Special Initiatives, National Council
BetsyS@thenationalcouncil.org
Steve Andrews – Co-founder, Black Dog Ride Steve@blackdogride.com.au, Phone: +61 408 868 500
Jack Michael – Co-founder, Black Dog Ride
Phone: +61 418 943 247
Simon Bouda – Senior Journalist, CH9, Black Dog Rider
Phone: 917-344-0463
In July 2015, I had the opportunity to take a Mental Health First Aid course at WestCare Nevada. Little did I know that just a few days later I would be using the information and techniques I had learned in the class in a real life situation.”–Rick Denton
Hilda Marie’s worst nightmare was unfolding right before her eyes. Teetering at the edge of the platform was a woman poised to jump in front of an oncoming train. What would you do? For Hilda, there was no question. She turned to the skills she learned in the eight-hour Mental Health First Aid class she completed. ”–Hilda Marie
I recently got dispatched on a psychiatric call...because I took the Mental Health First Aid class, I knew not to take the attitude that she's crazy and was able to keep her calm.”–Sarah L., EMT
