If you or someone you know is considering suicide
call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

 

Indiana’s suicide rate has been slightly higher than the national average for nearly a decade. Consider the following facts about suicide in Indiana:

  • In 2006, suicide was the 4th leading cause of death for Hoosiers ages 15-54.
  • From 2002 to 2006 suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death for young Hoosiers ages 15-19.
  • During the period 2002-2006, male Hoosiers died by suicide 4.5 times more often than female Hoosiers.
  • According to the 2007 Youth Risk Behavioral Survey, of Indiana’s 9th through 12th graders, 19.1% of girls and 12.4% of boys had seriously considered attempting suicide in the last year.

    The problem of suicide has an incredibly devastating effect on Hoosier families and communities–lost children, lost loved ones, lost employees, and lost resources.

    These losses are preventable!

    The Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition has been working to reduce suicide in Indiana since 2001. The mission of the Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition is to coordinate, facilitate, advise, and provide resources to Indiana communities for activities that reduce:

  • Deaths due to suicide
  • Occurrence of suicidal behaviors
  • Effects of suicide on Indiana citizens

    The Coalition has created a state plan to prevent suicide. Click here for a current list of Coalition activities.

    Looking for information on suicide prevention/intervention training? Click the following training related links to find more information regarding training: suicide prevention & intervention training; how to choose a training program; school-based suicide prevention programs

    Want free materials about the warning signs of suicide and who to call for help? Click here!

    Please explore our website for information on suicide, our Coalition, and related events and information!


 
 
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