Join us on Radio GAG for Suicide Prevention Month and how to be aware if someone is contemplating suicide. Libby Edwards and Cathy Marino-Thomas host with guest Hudson Munoz, executive director of Guns Down America. We discuss how they ended the NRA’s lucrative insurance program, pushed major American banks to end their business relationships with irresponsible gun manufacturers, and forced large retailers like Walmart to dramatically shrink gun sales.
In Memoriam is Vanity Williams.
Contributors: Donna Aceto, Frank Gargiulo, Sarah Germain Lily, Ti Cersley
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Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ young people four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. We will talk about suicide prevention--how to tell if someone you know is thinking of harming themselves and how to get help, in a crisis and beyond. Below are organizations that provide crisis support:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL or TEXT 988
SAMSA (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicide/warning-signs). The Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration provides suicide warning signs for both adults and young people.
The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org): The Trevor Project offers suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. It provides guides and articles covering warning signs and suicide awareness. Their trained counselors are available 24/7 via text, chat or call. From a computer, connect from their website; otherwise:
TO TEXT: Send “START” TO 678-678
TO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH A COUNSELOR: (866) 488-7386
TO CHAT: Connect directly via their computer website at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
NAMI (www.nami.org) The National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms.
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection/
FOR HELP: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264); TEXT: text “HelpLine” to 62640 or EMAIL: [email protected]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention / Out of the Darkness Walks (https://supporting.afsp.org)
Out of the Darkness Walks to raise awareness and funds take place in cities nationwide.
