Suicide and First RespondersBy: Gerry Mahoney For most of us the most profoundevents in our lives can be the day we marry, the birth of our children or theday we receive the big job or promotion we are looking for. While thosemilestones in my life have all been extremely … [Read more...]
Suicide My Journey
Please take the time to read this powerful journey of a Fire Chief who lost not only two co-workers but his wife to suicide and lessons learned.Suicide- My Journey Suicide has touched my life both personally, with the deathof my spouse, and professionally, with the deaths of … [Read more...]
Suicide My Journey
White House Supports
Please read the following news alert from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website. You can find their link on our site also.White House Issues Presidential Message in Support ofNational Survivors of Suicide Day and Suicide Prevention Efforts NationwideThe AFSP is … [Read more...]
Safe Call Now
Safe Call Now Safe Call Now, www.safecallnow.org, is a 24 hourcrisis referral program for fire fighters, law enforcement, correctionsofficers and all first responders, civilian support staff and their familymembers nationwide. Safe Call Now is staffedby … [Read more...]
No Firefighter Stands Alone
From the International Associationof Firefighters ( IAFF ) Blog. Our thanks to the IAFF for their courage to take this issue head on. No Fire Fighter Stands AloneJimBrinkley November 5, 2010 15:52 Suicide. The very mention of theword creates uneasiness. The stigma and … [Read more...]
Mental Illness Effects 1 in 5 in United States
Mental Illness Hit 1 in 5 U.S. Adults in Past YearEmotionaltroubles often tied to substance abuse, survey findsTHURSDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News)-- A new survey finds that 20 percent of U.S. adults -- over 45 million people-- experienced mental illness in the past year.Overall, … [Read more...]