today is world suicide prevention day
In America, alone, someone attempts suicide once every minute,
and someone completes a suicide once every 16 minutes.
On December 2, 2004, my son Jordin was one of those 16. In an
instant, his pain ended and our lives were changed forever.
Suicide affects everyone, no matter your age, race, sexual orientation, sex, wealth, status etc. and is the third most common cause of death for 10 – 24 year olds and is the second leading cause of death for college-age youth alone!
Know the warning signs!
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and you can make
a difference. Visit **Take 5 to Save Lives to learn how. By taking 5 minutes to get involved and become informed, you will be part of a national movement to save lives.
Are YOU thinking about suicide? PLEASE read this first!
If you, or someone you know, is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8225)
If you are in a crisis and need help right away: Call this toll-free number, available 24 hours a day, every day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
You will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a service
available to anyone. You may call for yourself or for someone you
care about. All calls are confidential.
For GLBT or questionning youth – If you are feeling suicidal, please call The Treavor Project‘s 24-hour lifeline immediately at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386). All calls are confidential and toll-free from anywhere in the United States 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hope IS real. Help IS real.
**Take 5 To Save Lives is a project of the
National Council for Suicide Prevention.