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CONTACT Connects |
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March 2010 |
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¨ Rising suicide numbers a worrisome trend An editorial on the rising suicide rates in Wisconsin and across the country citing the importance of getting connected to prevention resources (www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100302/WDH06/3020322) ¨ Suicide-Prevention Expert Talks Possible Andrew Koenig Warning Signs Dr. John Draper, director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, discusses possible warning signs in a recent celebrity death and offers prevention strategies (www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632777/20100226/story.jhtml) ¨ Rates for suicide in males higher than women More research has been done on suicide completion rates reaffirming the trend that males generally complete suicide at higher rates than females (www.todaysthv.com/news/health/story.aspx?storyid=100133&catid=126) ¨ Preventing suicide a community effort An article citing the importance of prevention education, particularly for students and young adults, as a key component to suicide prevention (www.insidebayarea.com/health/ci_14478978) ¨ Military suicides are causing civilian casualties, too With the recent increase in completed suicides among members of the military we have seen increased stress on military families as well (www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/02/28/88864/military-suicides-are-causing.html) |
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CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services through its volunteer hotline, outreach and educational programs |
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CONTACT Pittsburgh—Who Wants to be a Volunteer?? CONTACT Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for its 91st training class! If you know any candidates who would be interested please have them contact James at jdoyle@contactpgh.org. Candidates can also apply at www.contactpgh.org/training_app.php. The deadline to apply for the spring training class is Tuesday April 20, 2010. |
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Total # of calls 993 Total # of suicide calls 57 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 51 Total # of info cards distributed 312 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 431 |
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