Addressing Suicides Off Portsmouth Bridges - The Pulse of NH

Addressing Suicides Off Portsmouth Bridges - The Pulse of NH

NH Governor  Kelly Ayotte has put together a working group to address a recent rise in suicide attempts from people jumping off bridges in Portsmouth. Officials said there were three attempts involving the Piscataqua River Bridge within a 24-hour span in May. New Hampshire is now working with various agencies, officials, mental health centers, the state of Maine and the Coast Guard to explore ways to prevent future deaths. Signs with the 988 Sui…

Do you know about 988? New billboard campaign brings awareness to suicide and crisis resources in Cuyahoga County – The Land

A new campaign wants to bring awareness to the 988 resource. [Photo courtesy of ADAMHS Board] A county agency charged with helping those with mental illnesses and addictions has launched a public awareness campaign that it hopes will save lives.  The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County is promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 10 electronic billboards throughout the county. The billboard i…