World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10, 2010
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“Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope”
September 11, 2010
Reno NV, September 1, 2010—The 4th Annual “Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 to commemorate
National Suicide Prevention Week.
Reno’s “Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” will be held at Idlewild park on September 11th at 8am. The walk, sponsored by Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention, will be approximately 3.2 miles long and is open to the public. To walk in memory of a loved one or to walk for hope please register with Misty Allen, Coordinator for the Office of Suicide Prevention at (775) 443-7843 or for more information visit www.suicideprevention.nv.gov
“Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” will also take place in Elko, Hawthorne, Las Vegas, Reno, Winnemucca, Pyramid Lake and Douglas County.
How you can help
Warning signs of suicide include:
- Feeling depressed, down or excessively sad.
- Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or having no purpose in life, along with a loss of interest or pleasure in doing things.
- A preoccupation with death, dying or violence, or talking about wanting to die.
- Seeking access to weapons, medications or other means of killing oneself.
- Wide mood swings (feeling extremely “up” one day and terribly “down” the next).
- Feelings of great agitation, rage or uncontrolled anger, or wanting to get revenge.
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits (including sleeping too much or too little).
- Changes in appearance, behavior or personality, including withdrawing from family members and friends or suddenly becoming outgoing when the person is typically shy.
- Risky or self-destructive behavior, such as taking illegal drugs or driving recklessly.
- Sudden calmness (when the person had made the decision to end his or her life).
- Life crises, traumas or setbacks (including difficulties at school, work or in relationships; job loss; divorce; death of a loved one; financial difficulties; diagnosis of a terminal illness).
- Putting one’s affairs in order — including giving away belongings, visiting family members and friends, drawing up a will or writing a suicide note.
Nevada has the fifth highest rate of suicide in the nation with 471 deaths, according to a 2007 poll. As a member of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network, Crisis Call Center offers free and confidential support, intervention, and information for individuals throughout Nevada seeking help for themselves or their loved ones who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or crisis-related issues. If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-(TALK) 8255 or Crisis Call Center at 775-784-8090.
Contact: Jeff Simpson
Fund Development and Marketing
Crisis Call Center
775-784-8085
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