An important discussion on suicide prevention

This is an important conversation with Sharon Gentry, Tri-Cities District Director and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In conjunction with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I asked Sharon to share with us three things we can learn about the signs of suicide, how to help those who are struggling and how we can all practice good self-care when our lives "boil over." Let's all take 10 minutes to learn from Sharon. 




Please look below for further resources.

David
Health, Justice and Hope

Resources


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This 24/7 service via toll-free hotline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

National Alliance on Mental Illness / NAMI


Mayo Clinic

Suicide symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

1-800-662-HELP (4357)


Vets4Warriors

National 24/7 peer support network for veteran and military communities staffed 100% by trained veterans and those with military experience. 








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