Suicide Prevention

 

The Suicide Prevention Program provides depression and suicide prevention education to middle and high school students in Licking County. During the 2006-2007 school year, the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program will be implemented. The SOS program is recommended by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) as an Evidence-Based Practice. SOS teaches students to recognize signs of depression in themselves and classmates; discusses the link between depression and suicide; and provides resources for parents.

In Licking County, there were 17 deaths by suicide in 2004 and 19 deaths by suicide in 2005. The goal of the program is to increase help-seeking behavior in individuals with depression, and other mental illnesses to reduce the number of deaths by suicide.

Licking County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Feeling hopeless, helpless or powerless? You are not alone!
Please call one of the following numbers for help:

In Licking County:
740-345-HELP (4357)

National Hotlines:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Girls and Boys Town
1-800-448-3000

Links

SPAN-USA www.spanusa.org
The Jed Foundation www.jedfoundation.org
SAVE www.save.org
See Me. Hear My Feelings www.seemehearmyfeelings.com
Suicide Prevention Resource Center www.sprc.org

Training Opportunities
The Suicide Prevention Coordinator is available to provide training to agencies, civic groups, educators, parents, or anyone else who is interested in being made aware of the signs of depression and suicide for any age group.
If you are interested in training, please contact Mental Health America of Licking County at 740-522-1341 or by email at prevention@mhalc.org