Suicide is an Urgent Public Health Problem in America
Screening tools can connect people to treatment and save lives
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741 to reach a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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