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Greetings!
Sept. 6-12 is National Suicide Prevention
Week. CrisisLink is doing more than ever to
help those in need. It wouldn't be possible
without you at our side. Support
CrisisLink's suicide prevention programs
with a gift today.
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Spotlight on: National Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 6-12 is Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide is a serious public health issue in
our region and across the nation. In the
United States, more than 32,000 people die by
suicide each year, that's one suicide every
16 minutes. It is the 11th leading cause of
death in the United States and the 3rd
leading cause of death among youth 15-24
years old. But suicide is also one of the
most preventable causes of death, making it
vitally important to provide people with the
tools to get help when they need them the
most.
CrisisLink seeks to prevent these tragedies
by providing immediate support and resources
for life crises, distress and suicide. For
40 years, CrisisLink has provided crisis
& suicide prevention Hotlines, training,
workshops and information and referrals in
the region. Our free and confidential services
are available around the clock to anyone
suffering depression, contemplating suicide,
facing crisis, or seeking referrals to mental
health or other assistance programs. They are
also available to
anyone who might be concerned about a friend,
colleague, or family member, but who doesn't
quite know how to help.
Over the
last year, CrisisLink has seen a tremendous
increase in calls to our 24/7 Crisis &
Suicide Prevention Hotlines. CrisisLink
answered 60% more calls this year than last,
and 166% more calls over
the last 5 years. Calls from youth in crisis
are up 53% over the last year and 272% over
the last 5 years.
If you are in crisis, contemplating suicide,
or are worried about someone who is, please
call CrisisLink at 1-800-273-TALK.
If you are seeking information and referrals
to mental health or other resources in the
community, please call CrisisLink at 2-1-1.
Help CrisisLink Recognize National Suicide
Prevention Week
CrisisLink is working with
restaurants and musicians throughout the
region to raise awareness and funding for
CrisisLink's suicide prevention programs.
Your participation will help prevent suicide
and save lives.
Click
here for more information on this week's
events.
To learn more about CrisisLink's full range of programs, click here.
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6 Myths About Suicide...
Myth: People who complete suicide
always leave notes.
Fact: Most people don't leave
notes.
Myth: People who die from suicide don't
warn others.
Fact: Out of 10 people who kill
themselves, eight have given definite clues
to their intentions. They leave numerous
clues and warnings to others, although some
of their clues may be nonverbal or difficult
to detect.
Myth: People who talk about suicide
are only trying to get attention. They won't
really do it.
Fact: Wrong. Few people commit
suicide without first letting someone else
know how they feel. Those who are considering
suicide give clues and warnings as a cry for
help. In fact, most seek out someone to
rescue them. Over 70% who do threaten to
carry out a suicide either make an attempt or
complete the act.
Myth: Once someone has already decided
to complete a suicide, nothing is going to
stop them. Suicidal people clearly want to
die.
Fact: Most of the time, a suicidal
person is ambivalent about the decision; they
are torn between wanting to die and wanting
to live. Most suicidal individuals don't want
death; they just want the pain to stop. Some
people, seeing evidence of two conflicting
feelings in the individual may interpret the
action as insincerity, saying, "he really
doesn't want to do it; I don't think he is
serious." Peoples' ability to help is
hindered if they don't understand the common
suicidal characteristic of ambivalence.
Myth: After a person has attempted
suicide, it is unlikely he/she will try
again.
Fact: People who have attempted
suicide are very likely to try again. 80% of
the people who die from suicide have made at
least one previous attempt.
Myth: Don't mention suicide to someone
who's showing signs of severe depression. It
will plant the idea in their minds, and they
will act on it.
Fact: Many depressed people have
already considered suicide as an option.
Discussing it openly helps the suicidal
person sort through the problems and
generally provides a sense of relief and
understanding. It is one of the most helpful
things you can do.
If you are in crisis, contemplating suicide,
or are worried about someone who is, please
call CrisisLink at 1-800-273-TALK.
If you are seeking information and referrals
to mental health or other resources in the
community, please call CrisisLink at 2-1-1.
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Thank you for your support!
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CrisisLink's Friend Campaign Concert With
Citizen*, Rome in a Day, and Lloyd Dobler
Effect - Wed,
Sept. 9 
