Fast Facts: WHO: FCCWHAT: Approval of “988” as three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention LifelineWHEN: Starts July 16, 2022 Due to this change, customers with a 970 area code will need to dial a full 10-digit phone number to be connected (i.e. 970-878-4017, instead of 878-4017), beginning April[Read More…]
Tag: Suicide Awareness
After wanting to die, learning to live
AURORA | Navee Essien has grown up keenly aware of her gifts. More times than she can count, people have reminded the senior at Aurora’s Rangeview High how fortunate she is to have a close family and strong support system, academic and athletic talent, ease making friends, and the kind[Read More…]
Warning signs and what to do if you or a loved one are struggling …
Suicide Warning Signs – Talking about wanting to die – Looking for a way to kill oneself – Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose – Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain – Talking about being a burden to others – Increasing the use of alcohol or[Read More…]
