Suicide is the one of the leading causes of death in America for people under 45 and the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15-34. There are ways to prevent suicide. We can all do something to help:
- Be aware of the signs that someone you know may be thinking about suicide (View the Suicide Risk Questionnaire for a full list)
- Know how to respond when someone is at risk, and
- Be ready with resources to help
- A Journey Toward Health and Hope: Your Guide to Recovery After a Suicide Attempt
- A Handbook for Survivors of Suicide
Website Links for Suicide Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
www.sprc.org
American Association of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org
To become involved with the Bay-Arenac Suicide Prevention Coalition, a collaborative community group committed to preventing suicide across the lifespan, contact Trisha at (989) 895-2381.