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Suicide Awareness Month

September 17, 2020

While first responders are affected by suicide every month of the year, September is set aside to be remembered as Suicide Awareness Month. Just a reminder for you that we don’t have to suffer in silence, there are resources available to us and our family.

One of those resources is SC FAST. South Carolina First Responders Assistance and Support Team. First Responder Peers around our state available to listen and make connections for further care or access the First Responders Assistance Program (FRAP) at (855) 207-1747. For learning about additional and local resources search SCFAST.ORG or call 844-9SCFAST. [embed]https://youtu.be/ceJ_nawpLao[/embed]

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.

Also available to us:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline-Call or Text 1-800-273-8255 suicidepreventionlifeline.com

Crisis Text Line-Text HOME to 741741

Veterans Crisis Line-1-800-273-8255 Press 1 or veteranscrisisline.net

DO NOT SUFFER IN SILENCE, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

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