Suicide Prevention Tips for EMS
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties
The Crisis Clinic offers help in times of need at no cost, 24 hours a day. Crisis Clinic Youth Help Line, 360-586-2777.
Youth Suicide Prevention Program (YSPP)
The YSPP envisions a state where youth suicide is a rare event, where young people are nurtured and supported, where individuals and families are aware of risk factors for suicide, and actively seek help from accessible, effective community resources. To that end, they focus on public awareness, training, and communities in action.
CDC Suicide Prevention Resources
Find Suicide Prevention Coalitions in Washington.
Every 15 minutes, someone dies by suicide in this country. And for every person who dies, there are many more who think about, plan or attempt suicide. A CDC study examines that pattern among adults 18 years and older, and gives specific state and regional data.
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for all Americans. In 2007, more than 34,000 people committed suicide in the United States - one death for every 15 minutes. In addition, an estimated 395,000 people were treated in Emergency Departments for intentional, nonfatal self-inflicted injuries.