By Box Butte General Hospital
September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, provide education and encourage meaningful conversations around mental health. To support this important cause, Box Butte General Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions will host an open house on Thursday, Sept. 4, from Noon-2 p.m. at 2307 Box Butte Avenue in Alliance.
“By raising awareness and educating people about the signs that someone may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, we can make a difference,” said Denasha Schmunk, RN, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions. “Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to pause, reflect and ensure that those around us have the support they need and are not left at risk.”
At the open house, community members will be invited to learn more about mental health resources, place a pinwheel in remembrance of loved ones lost to suicide or in support of suicide prevention and connect with others in a supportive environment. There will be refreshments and cookies served.
Senior Life Solutions is a program of Box Butte General Hospital designed to meet the unique emotional and behavioral health needs of adults—typically age 65 and older—who may be experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes that often come with aging. The program provides support, resources and care tailored to the needs of older adults in the community.
If you or someone you know is struggling, Senior Life Solutions is here to help. For more information or support, please call (308) 761-3511.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 immediately. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Help is available 24/7.