suicide prevention

In New York, youth suicide deaths went up after lockdowns were lifted. But unlike the U.S. as a whole, New York's numbers are still lower than they were before the pandemic.

“Everyone takes 911 for granted, but it actually took 10 years to get 911 up and functioning across the United States.”

If you or someone you know has an urgent mental health concern please call the national suicide prevention lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

On Monday, officials from the New York State Office of Mental Health visited Ithaca to tell the public about a suicide prevention strategy. The approach is called Zero Suicide.