Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you care about are struggling with thoughts of suicide,
call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline @ 988.

For Black individuals ages 65 and up, the suicide rate increased by 64% between 2010 and 2018. For elderly individuals, suicide can often be tied to the isolation and loneliness that might occur as one gets older. But for Black elders, the suicide rate is compounded by many barriers to access to care, including racial and age discrimination. Understanding these factors is the first step to identifying you or your loved one’s risk and finding the right kind of support.

  • Loneliness and isolation
  • Loss of spouse
  • History of mental illness
  • Chronic illness and pain
  • Loss of self sufficiency
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Lack of culturally competent health care providers
  • Racism and Ageism
  • Social connectedness
  • Care for physical and emotional health
  • Skills in coping and adapting to change

Strong positive ethnic identity

Today, as children around the world are growing up in a deadly pandemic, we are supporting frontline health workers and providing education and hygiene supplies to help 

Support from family members

Support from family members

Strong positive ethnic identity

Today, as children around the world are growing up in a deadly pandemic, we are supporting frontline health workers and providing education and hygiene supplies to help 

Therapy

Therapy

Access to culturally appropriate care

Access to culturally appropriate care

Practicing Self-Love

Practicing Self-Love

Addressing Mental health issues

Addressing Mental health issues

Education about suicide and mental health

Education about suicide and mental health

Strong positive ethnic identity

Today, as children around the world are growing up in a deadly pandemic, we are supporting frontline health workers and providing education and hygiene supplies to help 

Engagement with other seniors

Engagement with other seniors

HOW IT WORKS.

Factors as to why suicide is on the rise for Seniors

The pressure to conform to an ideal or create an image. This can negatively affect a child’s self-worth, identity and sense of belonging.
The mental health stigma around seeking help
Cyber bullying
Racism and discrimination
Abuse

Elders

Factors as to why suicide is on the rise for Elders

Loss of self-sufficiency

Loss of self-sufficiency

Chronic pain or illness

Geriatric depression