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Suicide Prevention: Starting The Conversation

AP/PR News Foto/Screening for Mental Health

When someone commits suicide, the tragedy reverberates throughout the community. Family members and friends are often left wondering what they could have done to prevent it.

Wednesday (Nov. 6 at Noon and 7PM), Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, senior director of research for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, and Dr. JoEllen Tarallo-Falk, executive director of the Center for Health and Learning in Brattleboro, discuss the causes of suicide, what can be done to prevent it, how to talk to someone about it and the programs that are available in Vermont for those who have contemplated suicide.

Post your questions or comments about suicide prevention here, or email them to vermontedition@vpr.net.

Here are links where you can find resources and support:

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Center for Health and Learning

NAMI Vermont

Vermont 2-1-1

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

UMatter

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Jed Foundation

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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