9/10/20 @ 2:45 p.m. - World Suicide Prevention Day is held annually on September 10th. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one million people die each year by suicide at a rate of one death every 40 seconds.
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded that people of all ages, race, and economic background can become victims of this horrible pandemic.
It is important that we all work together to prevent suicide. Learn the warning signs so you can identify someone who may be at risk and encourage them to seek help. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone. Click here to read stories of hope and recovery. You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, at 1 (800) 273-8255.
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded that people of all ages, race, and economic background can become victims of this horrible pandemic.
It is important that we all work together to prevent suicide. Learn the warning signs so you can identify someone who may be at risk and encourage them to seek help. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone. Click here to read stories of hope and recovery. You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, at 1 (800) 273-8255.
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
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