Join the Fight Against Suicide
Did you know the month of September is recognized as suicide prevention awareness month?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates increased by 36 percent between 2000 and 2021. In 2021, there were 48,183 deaths by suicide, with the number of people having suicidal thoughts much higher at 12.3 million. The rate of suicide is one death every 11 minutes. Suicide attempts can leave emotional, physical, and economic impacts, and people that attempt and survive suicide may experience long-term health effects. Help them in the fight against suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call or text 9-8-8, or chat at
988lifeline.org/ to speak with a trained crisis counselor. This support is free and confidential 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The FBCSO Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), in concert with local mental health providers, responds to calls for service to efficiently improve the outcome of people experiencing a mental health crisis. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing resources to citizens and families. They are also dedicated to assisting police families. To view their Mental Health Resource Guide, please visit,
www.fortbendcountytx .gov/government/depa rtments/sheriff-s-of fice/chief-depu
To find out more about suicide prevention, please visit,
www.cdc.gov/suicide/ ?fbclid=IwAR2jK3S2Mm WtTJ4HzEl6-Y8eMUBKzq x9PRgePExbVGkcM 
Join the Fight Against Suicide
