Stay Alive
Maryland Department of Health resources, trainings, and toolkits.
Individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences can find themselves at risk for suicide, highlighting a critical and pressing issue that affects people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Suicide behavior may vary from person to person, often stemming from a combination of factors such emotional distress, mental health challenges, traumatic experiences, and social isolation. It is essential to recognize that there is no singular cause that leads someone to consider taking their own life; rather, it is a convergence of various emotional, psychological, and environmental elements that contribute to such tragic outcomes. Understanding this complexity is crucial in addressing prevention and providing support.
If you are in a crisis situation or need help, Call/Text 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org. Eastern Shore Crisis Response Hotline 888-407-8018. Both lines are confidential with trained Crisis Counselors offering support 24/7/365.
FAMILIARITY WITH 988 CONTINUES TO INCREASE. Two years into 988, there is a growing familiarity with the three-digit number for calling, texting, and chatting. 63% of adults have at least heard of 988 with 33% saying they are familiar with the Lifeline, and 78% say they would be somewhat or very likely to use 988 if they or someone they knew needed help. This is an increase over previous polling in 2022 when 57% had heard of 988 and 28% were familiar.
MOST ADULTS FEEL COMFORTABLE CONTACTING A MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE
71% of U.S. adults would feel comfortable reaching out to a mental health hotline, while just 15% said they have used one in the past. 38% said they would turn to a mental health hotline as a resource for helpful tips about coping with thoughts of suicide or helping a loved one struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Understanding Our Youth with Matt Runnalls 2024
Cathy Cassell, LCSW-C, CEO of Channel Marker
Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health
Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health
410.822.4619
Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health
Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health
Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health
410.770.4801