Suicide Prevention

Syracuse Common Councilors approved a resolution recognizing Sept. 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Syracuse. And, SPD is partnering with the Syracuse Run Club to host a 5K awareness run/walk on Saturday.

They gathered at St. Joseph's hospital sharing stories of success including a combat veteran who suffered from PTSD and is now a peer specialist.

Onondaga County's Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator says people are dealing with a multitude of mental health issues and challenges related to a chaotic world.

The annual "Chalk the Walk" event is an initiative in partnership with Onondaga County's Suicide Prevention Coalition.

The third annual "Chalk the Walk" event runs all week.

Trends suggest the transition to remote learning in K-12 schools curbed youth suicide rates.

A 2022 study from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs finds suicide rates decreased for veterans in 2020 compared to 2019. However, it still ranked as the second-leading cause of death for veterans under age 45.

Liberty Resources works with the Syracuse Police Department as a mobile crisis response team handling mental health calls.

The Zach Helfrich Memorial Fund will host its annual fundraiser Friday evening at W-T Brews in Baldwinsville.

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