
Our Mission:
To prevent suicide in our community by:
• Providing trainings in suicide prevention and intervention
• Striving to strengthen communication and coordination
• Providing resources to families, communities and schools
• Working to increase awareness and reduce the stigma of getting help
Suicide Warning Signs
Talk
• Having no reason to live
• Being a burden to others
• Feeling trapped
• Unbearable pain
Behavior
• Increase use of alcohol or drugs
• Isolates from family and friends
• Acts recklessly
• Withdraws from activities
• Sleeps to much/too little
• Shows aggression
Mood
• Depressed
• Loses Interest
• Raging
• Irritable
• Anxious
If you or a friend/loved one is in need of help
Call The National Crisis Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
POSTVENTION RESPONSE TEAM
We are a team of volunteers and professionals that are available to provide support for those who have experienced a recent suicide or sudden traumatic loss.
PURPOSE OF TEAM
• To help people impacted by a sudden traumatic loss (by suicide or other means) regain a sense of control over their lives
• Provide information on grief support and mental health resources
• Promote individual and community healing
• Provide resources and referral
• Educate the public on suicide prevention
Who can request help?
• Family & friends
• Schools
• Businesses
• Churches
• Community organizations
Resources
Suicide is Preventable
With Help Comes Hope
To find out more about suicide prevention efforts in New York State and nationally, please visit:
Omh.ny.gov/omhweb/suicide_prevention
Please Contact Allison Reynolds 518-746-1527 to schedule a training or if you are interested in joining the coalition