Michael Altieri Obituary, Death – I must convey the devastating news of Michael Altieri’s passing. He was a student at RIT/NTID in Westfield, New Jersey. Suicide was the reason for the death. Michael was attending the National Technical Institute for the Deaf to obtain a degree in architectural and civil drafting technology.
In the days ahead, as we join Michael’s family, friends, and loved ones in grieving this terrible loss, we kindly ask that you keep them in your prayers. To give our support, our team has been in touch with Michael’s family and people who are close to him. There aren’t any funeral or memorial service plans that are public yet.
I want to make sure that everyone in our community is aware of the services available to help them deal with such upsetting news as we gather to grieve this awful loss. Students can get in touch with the counselors in NTID Counseling & Academic Advising Services, chaplains in Spirituality and Religious Life, and counseling and psychological services professionals if they need help or want to talk about their feelings of loss.
You can reach Counseling and Psychological Services by phone at 585-475-2261 or by secure message via the RIT Wellness Portal. Contact the 24-hour mental health line at 1-855-436-1245 if you need to get in touch with mental health support services after hours. There are ASL-fluent counselors on staff. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at RIT offers eligible employees free, confidential support services. Faculty and staff are urged to take advantage of this program.
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