Muskegon’s suicide rate is 66% higher than the state average.
This is a heart stopping, life-shaking statistic. Every time a life ends with a suicide, family and friends are left to pick up the pieces. So what can we do to help?
1. Listen.
2. Take Action
If a person is feeling depressed or suicidal, they need to get help. For immediate action, call any or all of these numbers or get that person to the nearest ER.
Muskegon Help Line: 231-722-HELP
National Hotline: 1-800-273-8522
Emergency Dispatch: 911
3. Seek Long-Term Help
Often the issues leading to suicidal thoughts or attempts can be resolved with counseling and care. Many of my clients are able to resolve past wounds and find new hope for the future. My schedule is almost full, but there are so many other gifted therapists at our practice, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
4. Pick Up the Pieces
If you’ve lost someone to suicide or are carrying the weight of a suicide attempt—your own or a loved one’s—please know you’re not alone, and support is out there. In addition to speaking with a counselor, many churches offer small groups and resources for healing and connection. One way I support this effort is through Semicolon Sunday, a traveling service hosted in partnership with churches to bring hope, raise awareness, and create space for honest conversations about suicide and mental health. You can learn more or find an upcoming event at: www.semicolonsunday.com
Please call me at 231-726-2299
Join the conversation below. How has your life been affected by suicide, and what has helped you the most?
Source: https://fox17online.com/2016/04/14/suicide-rates-in-muskegon-county-66-higher-than-state-average/
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