September 10 is World Suicide Awareness Day

September 10 is World Suicide Awareness Day

Today is World Suicide Awareness Day, a day when mental health advocates, prevention organizers, survivors, allies, artists and community members unite to promote hope and remind our community that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. One person dies by suicide in out county every five days. That is 16% higher than the national average. At Clackamas County, we have made a commitment to the work of suicide prevention. We know that having a mental health challenge is part of being human and that with the right help, people can and do recover. The work of suicide prevention will take all of us working together. By coming together we can make a difference. We ask that you join us in this work, and help us reduce the number of deaths by suicide to zero. What can you do right now? Join us: Tonight at 6 p.m., we will kick-off the Ask the Question Project, an art exhibit that includes portraits and interviews of suicide attempt survivors. There are just a few seats left, so RSVP at http://bit.ly/ATQSept10 Take a peek at the project:www.askthequestionproject.com/ Learn More: Sign up for a free mental health or suicide prevention first aid training at www.gettrainedtohelp.com Connect: If you see something, say something. If you sense someone near you is not doing well emotionally, connect with them, ask them if they are okay and show that you care. Build a Community of Hope: Become part of the suicide prevention coalition in our community- October 16; 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Oregon City Library 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City 97045 (details: http://bit.ly/2NpFZnc) Walk with us: We are joining the community of nearly 250k people walking in hundreds of cities across the country in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Register at www.bit.ly/H3Sotd18 If you or someone you love needs mental health support or is experiencing thoughts of suicide, help is here: Clackamas County Crisis Line 503-655-8585 Clackamas County Senior Loneliness Line 503-200-1633 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 press #1 The Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Lifeline for LGBTQ youth 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) Oregon Youthline Call: 877-968-8491 Text: teen2teen to 839863, Chat: online Email: youthL@linesforlife.org

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