The City of Jamestown has unveiled suicide prevention signs on the three main bridges in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund, speaking at the western entrance to the Third Street Bridge Thursday, said suicide rates in Chautauqua County are often higher … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Stresses Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
[MEDIA RELEASE] MAYVILLE - Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers, and communities. Uncovering the reasons for an individual suicide death is complex and challenging. … [Read more...]
States with Strong Gun Laws and Lower Gun Ownership Have Fewer Gun Suicides
WASHINGTON, DC - Data for 2016 reveals that states with weak gun violence prevention laws and higher rates of gun ownership have the highest gun suicide rates in the nation. That's according to a Violence Policy Center (VPC) analysis of data from the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Members Call for Better Monitoring and Enforcement of Bullying in Jamestown Schools
JAMESTOWN - More than a dozen people addressed the Jamestown School Board on Tuesday night as the issue of bullying took center stage. Community members were on hand to address the issue in the wake of two recent suicides in the community, one … [Read more...]
Concerned Parents, Residents Expected to Address Bullying at Oct. 10 Jamestown School Board Meeting
JAMESTOWN - A group of concerned parents and residents are expected to be on hand for the monthly Jamestown School Board meeting, set to take place Tuesday night at Jamestown High School. The residents will be on hand to raise awareness about a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Health Officials Stress Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
MAYVILLE - In the wake of a pair of suicide attempts that reportedly took place in the Jamestown area this past week, Chautauqua County officials are reminding the public to be mindful of people who may be at risk for suicide, and also of the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Material Distributed
MAYVILLE - County health officials are hoping to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention in the community. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, over 38,000 Americans take their life each year and 20 percent of … [Read more...]
Victim in Westfield Attempted Murder-Suicide in Dies from Her Injuries
ERIE, PA - The victim of the alleged attempted murder - suicide that took place last Thursday in Town of Westfield has reportedly died from her injuries. According to media reports, 29 year-old Nicole Sheehan of Lancaster died Friday afternoon at … [Read more...]
