There is an urgent need for suicide prevention. We must act now!

There is an urgent need for suicide prevention. We must act now!

Words cannot capture the depth of my grief when I lost my youngest son to suicide.  He was just 16 years old; a high school student here in the Valley.   Written by Francine Sumner, Founder & CEO, Kid in the Corner   On June 13, 2017, my world shattered.    I lost my youngest son, Zachary, to suicide. He was just 16 years old; a high school student here in the Valley. Words cannot capture the depth of my grief, but in the aftermath of this unima…

Walk for suicide prevention

Since 2010, Adams County has seen over 200 suicides, according to officials.

Georgia Southern Tables for Suicide Prevention Week

Georgia Southern’s Counseling Center welcomed Mental Health Awareness week with Suicide Prevention Kick off in the Russell Union Rotunda.    The Counseling Center partnered with the Office of Student Wellness and Health to host this event.    Other departments such as the Student Government Association, Recreation Activities, and Student Academic Success Center tabled for this event and joined together to provide a safe space for students.    Ea…