The teaches the basics of suicide prevention the same way we teach first-aid or CPR, training people on how to talk about suicide, how to identify risk factors, ways to reduce suicides and what help is available in Vermont. We're discussing suicide prevention and intervention with experts from Windham, Washington and Chittenden Counties.
For this discussion on suicide prevention efforts in Vermont, we'll talk with Charlotte McCorkel, senior director of client services at Burlington's ; Dr. JoEllen Tarallo, executive director of the nonprofit in Brattleboro and director of the ; and Kirk Postelwaite, communications and development director at in Montpelier.
And we'll discuss free of the film Suicide: The Ripple Effect across Vermont throughout September.
There is help if you or someone you know is considering suicide
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
- 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
- 1-888-843-4564
- 741-741
- In emergency situations, call 911.
Broadcast live on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
