The OC Healthcare Agency will “light up hope” to recognize suicide prevention month in September by lighting the Orange County Administration North (CAN) Building in teal and purple, the colors for suicide prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children 10-14 and young adults 25-34.But suicide is preventable and shining a light on this difficult topic and sparking meaningful conversations helps to save lives by raising awareness.
If you or a loved one are in need of hope, call 9-8-8 immediately for a 24-hour response.
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In case of a mental health emergency, please call 9-8-8. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
9-8-8 provides toll-free, 24-hour, immediate, over-the-phone suicide prevention services to anyone, who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
9-8-8 is the new three digit contact number for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Crisis Lifeline, which will continue to provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
OC FAST FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE
11
Suicides in June 2024
49
Median Age of Decedent
21
Average Monthly Suicides for 2024
109
Suicides by Firearms in 2024
California has a lower suicide rate than the national average
