September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. The month is used to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Today on Regionally Speaking we will speak with advocates and clinicians is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
This interview discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult. I also encourage you to care for your safety and well-being. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), suicide prevention hotline at 988 or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. The programs provide free, confidential support 24/7.
Veterans Health Administration
Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Crown Point, IN: (219)662-5000
National VA Eligibility Benefits – (877) 222- VETS (8387)
For more information on how to support the Northwest Indiana Veteran Suicide Prevention Community Efforts: (312) 988-7937
Guests:
Chris Prochut, founder of Talk2EndStigma
Rafiah Maxie, LCSW and founder of Soul Survivors of Chicago
Veterans Health Administration
Angela Tucker, LCSW -Suicide Prevention Coordinator Assigned to Adam Benjamin Jr. VA CBOC
Jeremy D’Alessio, LCSW - Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) Suicide Prevention Program -Northwest Indiana.
Edgewater Health
John Cavanaugh who is the Director Family and Youth
