Reducing Suicide in Jackson County
Suicide is a tragedy for the individual who chooses it and for those left behind. Its effects can be devastating for survivors—the family, school, place of worship, workplace, and extended community. Research tells us we can’t prevent every suicide, but there is a lot we can do to reduce the risk of suicide, to identify and intervene with those who are vulnerable, and to provide ongoing supports.
Bullying: Bullying-related suicides have pushed bullying and suicide to the headlines (especially bullying based on being gay or perceived as gay). If you or someone you know is GLBT and is being bullied, please refer to one of these sites and get help ASAP:
www.youtube.com/itgetsbetterproject or www.thetrevorproject.org
Someone in the United States dies by suicide every 15 minutes. Let's work together to treat depression and save lives.
Bullying: Bullying-related suicides have pushed bullying and suicide to the headlines (especially bullying based on being gay or perceived as gay). If you or someone you know is GLBT and is being bullied, please refer to one of these sites and get help ASAP:
www.youtube.com/itgetsbetterproject or www.thetrevorproject.org
Someone in the United States dies by suicide every 15 minutes. Let's work together to treat depression and save lives.
2010 & 2011 Stomp Out Suicide 5K Event Photos
For Urgent Help
Call Jackson's 24/7 Crisis Lines:
517.789.5971 (Allegiance Health)
517.789.1200 or Toll-Free: 1.800.284.8288 (LifeWays)
517.789.5971 (Allegiance Health)
517.789.1200 or Toll-Free: 1.800.284.8288 (LifeWays)
This website is funded, in part, through a generous grant from the
Jackson Community Foundation.
Jackson Community Foundation.