Suicide Prevention of York
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Our Prevention Programs

Hope Squad

 Help reduce suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. 

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Compassionate Listeners of York

Training to listen, understand, and help those struggling find the resources they need. 

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QPR

Training to be in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide

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Aevidum

A non-profit youth empowerment initiative creating cultures of care and advocacy in schools across the nation.

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Make it OK

Community campaign to reduce stigma by increasing understanding and creating caring conversations about mental illnesses

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DMVA (Department of Military and Veteran Affiars)

We are excited to be the non profit working with the Cornorer office on this very needed opportunity for York County. We will be announcing events and how the community can be a part of this opportunity soon

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Educating the community and increasing mental health, connectedness, and resilience.

What You Should Know

There are many signs of suicide, and while attempts can happen with little warning, many times there are signs before that may have made the suicide attempt preventable. Seeing these signs early and getting them help is the best action to prevent suicide. 

  • Threatening to hurt themselves
  • Seeking access to pills, weapons, or other lethal means
  • Talking or writing about death
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Uncontrolled anger or revenge seeking
  • Acting recklessly with or without thinking
  • Feeling trapped
  • Withdrawing or isolating from friends or family
  • Feeling of anxiousness or agitation
  • Severe mood swings
  • Alcohol abuse or drug abuse
  • Giving away one's possessions

What You Should Not Say or Do

  • Minimize their feelings
  • Try to fix it yourself
  • Debating about the value of their life/life in general.

  • Offering clichés
  • "You'll be just fine"
  • Debating with them

  • "Things will get better"
  • "Let's just wait and see"
  • How is this going to affect everyone else in their life?

Ways You Can Help Your Loved One

Watch for the warning signs of suicide. If you suspect your loved one is acting strangely or differently, then beware of the risk factors and warning signs. Prevention is key, and getting your loved one the help and support they need sooner is always better. 

Getting your loved one help sooner rather than later is vital to prevent them from trying to complete suicide. Don't wait until it is too late. Small steps will still show them you are trying and may encourage them to open up more.

Need Help?

Seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK if you or someone you know exhibits any signs of suicide. 

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Suicide Prevention of York

Suicidepreventionofyork@gmail.com

(717) 451 - 6411

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