Crisis Line Information on Farnam Pier and the Pedestrian Bridge

 Found the crisis line number on the pier and the bridge coming from Discovery Playground to the pier.  Seems they want this information out there where there is a place someone could jump.  There is now a national suicide and crisis number to call.  

Linea de suicidio y crisis; 988

 

Suicidal Thoughts? Let's talk about it.

This is a small document from Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services.  It promotes calling the suicide and crisis line to deal with trouble coping with change, chronic back pain, thinking live is not worth it, feeling isolated, feeling you are a burden to others, feeling abandoned or betrayed, feeling ashamed, having no purpose, having sudden mood changes, giving away possessions, doing careless things, increase in alco or drug usage, withdrawing, financial stress, chronic illness, death or suicide of a loved one, conflict with family, other don't understand you,
Please, if you need to talk, they are there 24 hours.

National suicide prevention line serving the Kingman area.  (800) 273-8255

Crisis Intervention Service, Suicide Prevention Service

Santa Clara County Mental Health Call Center/ Suicide and Crisis Line

Suicide and Crisis Line

Suicide, Youth and Utah

This article now indicates that suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents in Utah.  This is significant.  The article includes ideas on suicide prevention.  They are losing 600 youth a year.

Card: Know the Signs

Sheri says saying suicide is preventable is not sensitive to survivors of suicide.  However, I think the message is that our actions may prevent a future suicide.  There is some good information in this little card.

Military Veterans: 22 Suicides a Day

When I was in Port Orchard, Washington, a grabbed a copy of the paper Northwest Navy Life at the restaurant we visited.  In its pages it had an article about people doing 22 pushups on the 22nd of the month at the local Navy hospital, to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who are committing suicide every day.  The article sparked awareness in my brain.  It also mentioned that on a recent survey fourteen percent of veterans reports having suicidal thoughts.  I was unclear if this was at any given time, or over the past few months or what.  However, still the truth is that veterans are committing suicide at an alarming rate.  The article also points out that too many suicides take place among active duty personnel as well.
The article further gives a task for those who may know someone who is depressed.  The call it ACTs of Kindness.  Using the acronym ACT Ask - someone if they are thinking of suicide.  Care - listen, offer hope, and not be judgmental.  Treat - don't leave a suicidal person alone and get assistance.  Other resources include, Nation Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK.  The Navy also offers this website for ideas.

**Podemos Ayudar: Santa Clara County Suicide and Crisis Hot Line: Spanish

**Pain Isn't Always Obvious: Know the SIgns