VSC Podcast Episode 24 - Suicide Prevention - a podcast by Victim Service Center

It is Suicide Prevention Week and in an effort to raise awareness VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with Vice President of the Mental Health Association of Central FL Charlotte Melton and former VSC therapy intern Sarah Moore to talk about Suicide Prevention. Come learn about signs and red flags of suicidal ideation, stigmas and modern language surrounding suicide, and how you and a loved one can find hope through available and supportive resources.

Charlotte Melton uses she/her pronouns and is the Vice President of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida. A passionate leader in Mental Health Advocacy, Charlotte brings with her a peer perspective and 12 years of education and direct client advocacy.

Sarah Moore uses she/her pronouns and is a former therapy intern and volunteer with the Victim Service Center and a recent Rollins College clinical mental health counseling program graduate. Her personal and clinical interests center on the role trauma, resiliency, and healing influence individual, family, and community function alike.

For immediate crisis support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800- 273-TALK (8255) or contact the crisis text line by texting “START” to 741-741. You can also contact the Trevor Project at 1-866-488- 7386 or text “TREVOR” to 1-202-304-1200.

You can listen to this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wqea0nRUkxA

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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