In
the United States more people die by suicide (50% more) each year than by
homicide.
Experts believe that
most suicidal individuals do not want to die – they just want to end the pain
they are experiencing. When suicidal intent or risk is detected early, lives can
be saved.
September 9 through
15 is National Suicide Prevention Week and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention
Day. Together we can reduce the number of lives shaken by a needless and tragic
death.
In support of this
worldwide and national recognition around suicide prevention, the Clatsop County
Juvenile Department and the Commission on Children & Families will be
hosting a one- to two-hour “Question, Persuade, Refer” gatekeeper training,
facilitated by certified trainers Laura Parker and Teresa Crouter on Monday,
Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St.,
Astoria. This free training program is open to any citizen interested in
recognizing someone at risk for suicide and increasing his or her knowledge of
intervention skills and how to refer someone to help.
For more information
and to register, contact Teresa Crouter or Laura Parker at (503)
325-8601.
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