Becker: Suicide can be prevented

Suicide can be prevented.

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, the Rio Grande Valley continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. A recent study shows the majority of adults (94 percent) believe that suicide can be prevented, at least some of the time, and 96 percent of adults in the U.S. would take action if someone close to them was thinking about suicide.

There is hope. We are listening.

As a behavioral healthcare provider here serving Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr and Willacy counties and the greater South Texas region, our team at South Texas Health System Behavioral is dedicated to #BeThere in a manner that promotes connectedness. Culturally relevant services, evidence-based treatments and support are available.

It is imperative that we equip our community with hope, resilience and the tools to feel empowered. 

People needing help can contact:

988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that provides 24/7 confidential support. Text, chat or call today. Trained crisis counselors are ready to serve.

The Veterans Crisis Line for U.S. Military Veterans, call 988, press 1.

Trevor Lifeline, the only national 24/7 lifeline for LGBTQ youth, at 1-866-488-7386.

You can help save a life.

#BeThere #SPM24

Editor’s Note: The above guest column was penned by Jessica Becker, chief executive officer of South Texas Health System Behavioral. The column appears in the Rio Grande Guardian with the permission of the author. Becker can be reached by email via:  Tom.Castaneda@uhsrgv.com

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