In 2022, suicide was among the top 9 leading causes of death for people ages 10-64.  Suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 25-34.  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

Columbia – Suicide Severity Rating Scale
https://cssrs.columbia.edu/the-columbia-scale-c-ssrs/cssrs-for-communities-and-healthcare/

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
http://988lifeline.org

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
www.sprc.org

American Association of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicide/about

Suicide Prevention Trainings
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/injuryprevention/programs/suicide-prevention-a/suicide-prevention/trainings-and-trainers

To become involved with the Bay-Arenac Suicide Prevention Coalition, a collaborative community group committed to preventing suicide across the lifespan, contact BABH at (989) 895-2300.