Lunch Break With The Village

Suicide Prevention

February 22, 2023

* 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

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.

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