Conversations Live: Suicide Prevention
Originally aired September 19, 2024
Guest experts discuss actions to support those at risk of dying by suicide and what we can do as a community. Featuring Marisa Vicere, founder of the Jana Marie Foundation, and Elisabeth James, M.Ed., LPC, mental health clinician at State College Area High School.
Guests
Elisabeth James, M.Ed., LPCMental Health Clinician, State College Area High School
Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
If you are experiencing an immediate emergency please call 911. - The Jana Marie Foundation
Visit janamariefoundation.org to learn about resources from Jana Marie Foundation and other organizations across the county, the state, and the country. - CDC Suicide Prevention Resource
Visit cdc.gov/suicide for additional recourses and information.
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