September Is Suicide Prevention Month In Montana

Montana has always ranked high with suicide attempts and reports for 2024 show Montana ranked as second in the nation.

With a suicide rate of 32.0 per 100 thousand residents Montana has a large suicide prevention presence. There are many resources and places within our community that have people willing to help.

READ MORE: Remembering 911 In Montana

Suicide Prevention Montana
Canva
loading...

Great Falls Police Department Help With Suicide Prevention

The Great Falls Police Department is one resource that Cascade County is lucky to have. They are usually some of the first people to respond to a 911 call of a reported suicide attempt and have training to help people in these situations.

According to GFPD, at least 76 suicide attempt calls have been made to Cascade County dispatch so far in 2024. "Tragically at least 11 people have succeeded at taking their own lives."

READ MORE: The 5 Best Employers In Montana According To Montanan's

Resources For Suicide Prevention In Montana

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or just need someone to talk to there are resources.
Call 911
Call or text 988
Reach out to a family member, loved one
Reach out to a medical professional
GFPD shared a video of an officer helping a teen through a crisis. See the full video here.

Do not forget that you are not alone. There is always someone out there that would rather hear your story and try to help than to hear of your passing. Reach out to friends, family and community resources for help. You can even email me HERE.

The 10 Best Counties To Live In Montana Ranked

HomeSnacks has ranked the 10 best counties to live in for 2024, here they are from Number 10 to Number 1.

Gallery Credit: Nick Northern

See 10 Of The Top Causes Of Death In Montana

Here are the top 10 causes of death in the state of Montana according to stats from the CDC.

Gallery Credit: Nick Northern

Revealing The 8 Best Mountain Towns In Montana

The realty group Montana West Realty has come up with their list of the 8 best towns in Montana offering up a mountain view.

Gallery Credit: Nick Northern

 

More From Kool 92.9