* Content warning: this episode of Lunch Break contains mentions of suicide that may be triggering to some viewers. *
This episode of Lunch Break With The Village focused on resources and strategies to aid in suicide prevention.
Our guest Maria Rodriguez, a former Village client, shared insight to help a loved one through the lens of lived experience. The episode also focused on tips, prevention strategies and tools to help children, teens and adults who are struggling with ideation, hopelessness, self-harm and more.
Additional resources courtesy of the Connecticut Suicide Prevention Advisory Board
- CT Adult Mobile Crisis Services: Call 211 and when queued press 1 and then 2; or call 1-800-HOPE-135; call 988
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988, or Chat
- After a Suicide/Postvention: resources and toolkits for various settings
- Safe Messaging Guidelines
- Resources for Survivors
Learn about QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) suicide prevention.
If you or a loved one need mental health support, The Village can help. Call 860-236-4511 or learn more about services here for children and adults.
