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LUNCH & LEARN: Suicide Prevention
HopeLink Behavioral Health, a nonprofit that answers the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for most of Virginia, is hosting a free, one-hour Lunch & Learn webinar on World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 12-1PM. The webinar is part of HopeLink’s 11th annual #CallTextLive Campaign with activities throughout September’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. As a regional nonprofit with national reach, HopeLink helps individuals who live with behavioral health issues or that are in crisis.
During the Lunch & Learn webinar, HopeLink’s Crisis Services staff will share how to help someone experiencing thoughts of suicide, warning signs, and what to expect when contacting 988. Open to the public, the session provides an opportunity to learn practical tools that could help save a life. People interested in participating should register at https://hopelinkbh.org/calltextlive/ and click on the webinar graphic.
Suicide was the 10th leading cause of death, claiming the lives of more than 47,000 Americans. In addition, there were an estimated 1.6 million suicide attempts. Removing the stigma around discussing suicide and reaching out for help is crucial to saving lives and creating safer communities.
Throughout September, the public can make a difference by participating in HopeLink’s #CallTextLive campaign. The campaign provides information and activities that contribute to a suicide-safer community by educating the public about improving mental wellness and talking openly about suicide and pain to help reduce the stigma and increase help seeking. It also educates family and friends about what services and supports are available to them
#CallTextLive has information designed to support populations at a higher risk for suicide. Other elements include facts and data to increase understanding of suicide; resources about identifying when someone is in crisis; and invitations to HopeLink supported events. Social media is an important part of the campaign and is used to share facts and photos on HopeLink’s Facebook and Instagram pages using the #CallTextLive hashtag. By visiting HopeLink’s website or social pages, people can discover how to participate in the #CallTextLive Campaign.
A call to 988, text to 988, or sending a chat via 988lifeline.org/chat can save a life. If someone in crisis reaches out, HopeLink’s trained crisis workers evaluate their call, help deescalate the crisis when possible, and work collaboratively with local resources to connect individuals to services when appropriate. In addition to operating as a crisis call center, HopeLink provides an array of behavioral health services. To learn more about HopeLink and/or the campaign, visit https://HopeLinkBH.org/.
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