Stokes Family Resource Guide - Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes Family Resource Guide - Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes Family Resource Guide - Stokes County, North Carolina
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Suicide Prevention And Awareness<br />
If Someone You Know:<br />
Threatens Suicide<br />
Talks About Wanting to Die<br />
Shows Changes in Behavior, Appearance, Mood<br />
Abuses Drugs, Alcohol<br />
Appears Depressed, Sad, Withdrawn…<br />
You Can Help:<br />
Stay Calm and Listen<br />
Let Them Talk About Their Feelings<br />
Be Accepting; Do Not Judge<br />
Ask If They Have Suicidal Thoughts<br />
Take Threats Seriously<br />
Don’t Swear Secrecy-Tell Someone<br />
Get Help: You Can’t Do It Alone:<br />
Contact: <strong>Family</strong>, Friends, Relatives<br />
Clergy, Teachers, Counselors, Doctors,<br />
Mental Health Services or Emergency Departments<br />
Suicide Prevention Efforts and Survivor Support<br />
336-593-2824 336-593-5370<br />
<strong>Stokes</strong> <strong>County</strong> Mental Health Association<br />
336-591-3684<br />
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In the event of a suicide related crisis call : 911,<br />
1-800-Suicide, your Mental Health Provider, or<br />
your Physician.
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