National Suicide Prevention Month 2013

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 13.7 minutes, claiming more than 38,000 lives each year.*  Counseling Services of Greater Boston is committed to and experienced in treating this serious mental health issue, and would like to shed some light on upcoming events that promote suicide prevention.

Did you know September is national suicide awareness month?  During this month and early in October, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be hosting a community walk near you to raise donations and awareness for the prevention and education about suicide.  Out of the Darkness walks have funded educational materials for professionals, promoted legislation that impacts suicide prevention, and have funded scientific research.

And did you know there is a community walk in the town Counseling Services of Greater Boston resides in?  This Saturday, September 28th, an Out of the Darkness walk will be held at 10:00am on Lake Quannapowitt.  More information can be found here.

And, on Saturday, October 13th at 9am, Boston will be hosting its own Out of the Darkness walk.  To find out more information, click here.

And as always, Counseling Services of Greater Boston is here to serve your community.  If you are looking to receive support or know someone who needs it, please call us at (781) 328-1904 x102.

(Statistic provided by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.)