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Suicide Prevention

We Can All Help Prevent Suicide

Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.

Hope can happen.  Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.

We can all take action. Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about suicide, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.

Crisis centers are critical.  By offering immediate counseling to everyone that may need it, local crisis centers provide invaluable support at critical times and connect individuals to local services.

 

Suicide Awareness in Somerset

Some tips for managing stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic:

  • Take time away from media reports to focus on things in your life that are going well and that you can control.
  • Talk to family and friends.  You can still stay connected while social distancing. 
  • Pay attention to your body.  Recognize the early warning signs of stress, and take time to renew your spirit through meditation, prayer, or helping others in need.