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Hazlet Alliance

Phone: (732) 264-1700

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Robert Cullen (Detective)

Carlotta Busacca

 

Title

Coordinator

Co-Chairperson

Co-Chairperson

Telephone Extension

8693

 Hazlet Alliance Promotes Suicide Prevention

As a community organization, the Hazlet Alliance is extremely concerned about the recent deaths of several of our Hazlet residents. The Alliance is currently working with the Hazlet school district to create proactive strategies and resources for our whole community esp. including our young, at-risk adults.

Did you know that in the United States:
  • Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24
  • Young adults ages 18 to 25 were more likely than adults ages 26 to 49 to have had serious thoughts of suicide
  • One in 11 high school students made a suicide attempt in the past 12 months
  • 86% of school psychologists surveyed reported that they had counseled a student who had threatened or attempted suicide
  • 62% of school psychologists surveyed reported that they have had a student make a nonfatal suicide attempt at school
  • There is a 24 hour suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-talk (8255) This is a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL hotline that anyone can access and it is always available.
Some suicide warning signs:
  • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
  • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious or agitated: behaving recklessly
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Displaying extreme mood swings.

Remember that SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE. Please HELP a loved one, a friend, or yourself. Learn the warning signs of suicide and use the suicide prevention resources to learn the way to get someone you care about the professional help they need.
Please urge anyone you know who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress to call Lifeline - the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). All calls are routed to the crisis center closest to the caller. (Lifeline receives approx.. 2200 per day)
If you have any questions, please call Barbara Hilliard, Alliance Coordinator at 732-264-1700 ext 8693 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contacts

George Scott

Coordinator, Monmouth Traumatic Loss Coalition

609-915-0684      

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Susan Tellone-McCoy

Manasquan Schools

732-528-8823 x 1036

County Office of Mental Health

732-431-7200

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857

1-877-SAMHSA-7

Resources


The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center - provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organizations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies. Also, provides SAMHSA suicide grant and grantee meeting information.

National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention - public/private partnership that catalyzes planning, implementation, and accountability for updating and advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention -  Goals and Objectives for Action – provides a framework for preventing premature deaths due to suicide across the life span in the United States.

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention - Compendium of Federal Activities | PDF - 198KB – provides a framework for preventing premature deaths due to suicide across the life span in the United States.

Mental Health Services Locator - a facility locator that provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resources by State or U.S. Territory.

Studies and Statistics on Suicide - a list of reports and statistics on suicide administered by SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS).

Toolkit: Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for Senior Living Communities - Equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health and prevent suicide and encourage active participation among residents.