Suicide Prevention

More than 34,000 people in the United States die by suicide every year. It is this country's 11th leading cause of death, and is often characterized as a response to a single event or set of circumstances.However, unlike these popular conceptions, suicide is a much more involved phenomenon. The factors that contribute to any particular suicide are diverse and complex, so our efforts to understand it must incorporate many approaches.

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• Free Depression Awareness Training

• Support Yellow Ribbon and Peer Support Programs in Local Schools

• Loved Ones Left Behind by Suicide Support Group
        - Second Wednesdays of the month
        - Clark County Combined Health Department, 529 East Home Road Springfield, OH 45503
        - Call Louise 937-244-4661/ 937-328-8897 or Keith 937-450-0521

Suicide Warning Signs                                                                                               Suicide: We Need To Talk

• Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself

• Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means

• Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide

• Feeling hopeless or depressed

• Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge

• Dramatic life events (loss of job, home, loved one, relationship, etc.)

• Increasing alcohol or drug use

• Acting restless or engaging in risky activities—seemingly without thinking

• Withdrawing from friends, family, and society

• Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time

• Experiencing dramatic mood changes

• Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life                                               

• Giving away favorite possessions; Saying inappropriate good-bye                                                                                                           Suicide & Language

What You Can Do

• Take person seriously, let them know you care

• Listen closely and ask questions about a plan

• Avoid arguing with the person or convincing them it will pass

• Stay with the person & get help immediately

• Remove access to weapons or alcohol/drugs

• Call 911 or go to nearest Emergency Room

For Depression Screening, Counseling, and Medication Treatment:

• Clark County call Mental Health Services:  937-399-9500 or visit http://www.mhscc.org/

• Greene County call TCN Behavioral Health:  937-376-8700 or visit http://www.tcn-bhs.org
  

• Madison County call Mental Health & Alcohol/Drug Services: 740-845-7415 or visit http://www.mhscc.org/
  

For more information:
Greta Mayer 937-322-0648 x103
greta@mhrb.org

Additional Suicide Prevention Awareness Links:

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

http://www.ohiospf.org                 

SAMHSA Suicide Prevention

http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/suicide.aspx 

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.afsp.org

American Association of Suicidology
http://www.suicidology.org/

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
http://www.save.org

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.sprc.org

"Reminding Loved Ones That Life is Precious: Suicide Prevention Resources"

http://www.lifeinsurancequote.net/reminding-loved-ones-that-life-is-precious-suicide-prevention-resources/