NOCTILUCA October 2017

Sources for Help in the Community...

NAMI (920) 954-1550 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a non- profit agency recommended by several social workers and advi- sors on mental illness. Their mission is to ameliorate the quality of life of people living with mental illness. They offer support programs, educational programs, advocacy, and crisis intervention training. It is an

excellent resource for people living with mental illness. The Center for Suicide Awareness (920) 475-4748

The Center for Suicide Awareness offers support groups free of charge for any individual who has lost a close friend or other loved one to suicide. On the 2nd Monday of each month, adult groups meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; on the 3rd Monday of the month, youth groups meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All groups are open to anyone who wishes to join and are held at

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the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Appleton. Prevent Suicide Fox Cities (920) 931-2552

This non-profit organization offers suicide prevention guidance and support for survivors of suicide. One of their groups, Support After Suicide is offered for individuals who were affected by the loss of a close friend or family member.

Mrs. Strick School Social Worker

As a social worker at Appleton North, Mrs. Deb- bie Strick has a plethora of experience in dealing with topics such as suicide prevention. She will listen to a student that comes to her in need of help,

Y o u A R E Text “Hopeline” to 741741 if you are struggling, having a bad day, need someone to listen, or need resources

offer them hope, and connect them to the community resources (i.e. NAMI). She wants students suffering with depression or other mental illnesses to know that they do not have to suffer. They can get better, and they are most definitely not alone. “I’d like them to know that it [depression and other mental illnesses] is treat- able.” Likewise, she says it is very important to get help, and she stressed how important of a role friends can play in preventing suicide. If a student suspects that their friend is having trouble, they should first and foremost listen and let their friend know they care. They should

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never keep it a secret and should tell a trusted adult if they suspect suicide.

raise awareness to prevent sui ond most leading cause of deat aged youth, suicide is a rising he must be addressed. There is no sin suicide. According to school social Strick about 1/5 of teens feel sad an some point; however, suicide is not response to these feelings. On avera die by suicide each day amounting t cide deaths each year in the U.S. As tinues to rise each year, it is crucial warning signs and risk factors of s vent it from occurring. Suicide is from depression and other ment

I n f o r m a t i o n g a t h e r e d f r o m t h e N a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n o f S c h o o l P s y c h o l o g i s t s ( N A S P )

Risk Factors... There are particular risk factors that may lead to greater likelihood of a death by suicide… • Previous attempt(s) at suicide. • Loneliness and isolation. • Non-suicidal self-injury, such as cutting. • Depression and other mental illnesses, including conductive disorders and substance abuse • Dysfunction and stress in the family • History of suicide in the family • Environmental risks, including keeping firearms acces- sible at home • Situational crises

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There are protective factors that can lessen the effects of risk factors, such as North’s new initiative, Sources of Strength.