suicide prevention Archives

Remembering the 22: Help Prevent Suicide on this Thanksgiving

November 26, 2015 by drneilcannon1

22 Veterans commit suicide each day. That statistic simply brings tears to my eyes. Whether you are a veteran, a sexual minority, gender variant, LGBT youth, or anyone in pain; here is a list of local and national resources and support lines to help you. National Suicide Prevention Hot Line: 800.273.8255 is available to anyone. … Read more

Colorado’s First Mental Health Crisis Hotline Opens Today

August 13, 2014 by drneilcannon1

© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com It is startling but true that suicide is the seventh leading cause of death in Colorado. In light of Robin William’s apparent suicide yesterday, the timing of Governor Hickenlooper’s new crisis support line could not be more timely. For the first time in our history, Colorado has a crisis line where people … Read more