Valdosta State holds successful Fresh Check Day

Release: VSU Takes a Fresh Approach to Mental Health  VALDOSTA — With suicide being the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24, Valdosta State University recently partnered with the Jordan Porco…

Suicide prevention event to be held at LHS

VALDOSTA, Ga— On Wednesday, February 24, an event will be hosted by Park Avenue UMC at Lowndes High School to raise awareness on suicide. Alongside doctors sharing on suicide prevention, the event will have suicide…

GBI investigates suicide that follows car chase

Release: GBI Investigates Suicide in McRae-Helena SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 McRae-Helena, GA (September 14, 2020) – On Sunday, September 13, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman Office was requested by Georgia State Patrol and Telfair County…

Suicide Hotline Getting Three-Digit Phone Number

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline intends to move its 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) number to a three digit, most likely 9-8-8, to become more "user-friendly and accessible." Federal Communications Commission's chairman, Ajit Pai, made the announcement to…

Two GA Vets Die by Suicide

ATLANTA, Ga. - Between 2008 and 2016, over 6,000 veterans have taken their own lives. Over the weekend, two veterans were added to that number. Neither of the victims’ names have been released for privacy…