LAKE COUNTY >> Due to the recent suicide of Robin Williams, Lake County Behavioral Health issued a reminder.
Lake County Behavioral Health is dedicated to educating its community on suicide, suicide prevention and crisis services to assist those who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. If you, or anyone you come into contact with, are having thoughts of suicide please contact the Lake County Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-888-587-6373 that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also available is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The lifeline will connect you to a trained crisis counselor. For Spanish language counselors, call 1-888-628-9454.
The LCBH encourages anyone to contact their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-900-2075 if they know of someone who is actively suicidal.
Through Each Mind Matters: California”s Mental Health Movement, organizations are working to eliminate the stigma around mental illness and empower Californians with the knowledge to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to intervene to save a life, according to Fara Izadi, prevention specialist for LCBH.
Every county has the resources to support people experiencing thoughts of suicide. Visit www.suicideispreventable.org from anywhere in California to learn how to support others who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide, and find local resources such as crisis hotlines and support groups that can provide care, Izadi stated.
