It is time to make a difference in your community. It is time to stand with those who are suffering.
September is suicide prevention month. Take time to find, list, and highlight organizations that can save a life. Find out what resources are available in your community and share those resources. No matter where you live, your community has access to a local, state, or national group that helps people at-risk of suicide.
Possible organizations include: crisis centers, hospitals, churches, charities, call centers, veteran groups, along with schools and universities. It is also important to know the warning signs and symptoms of people at risk. Take time to educate yourself, take a class, or attend a survivors of suicide support group.
Suicide is a tremendous problem in our communities and our society. It hurts spouses, children, parents, extended families, friends, and co-workers. When it is all said and done, suicide impacts everyone. Take action this September. Make a difference in your community. If you find a meaningful website, share it with your friends. If you attend an ASIST class, tell people how to intervene. Your actions and words of encouragement could help to save a life.
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