This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and its warning signs. Research shows that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Statistics indicates every 11-minutes someone dies nationwide from a suicide.
Here are some resources for you or someone you know struggling or in crisis. Always remember help is avaliable.
Crisis Services
- Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
- Veterans Crisis Line text 838255
- SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline – 1-800-662-HELP