If you're feeling hopeless, there is help.
That’s the message the Saginaw County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition is trying to get out in a new campaign.
The campaign launched this month works to educate the public about the signs of suicide, encourage people to seek help if they need it, and increase awareness about the risk of suicide with various media. Flyers and posters will be distributed to churches, schools, pharmacies, and other organizations, plus there are billboards along I-75.
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Supervisor Nancy Johnson says the economy has recently led to an increase in people dealing with suicidal thoughts. She says loved ones of those suffering should not be afraid to reach out.
For information on what to watch out for, and where you can get help, go to the coalition’s new website, saginawsuicideprevention.org.
