Did you know that most people feel sad and worried at some time in their life? When the sadness doesn’t go away and things like enjoyment in life, sleeping, thinking, and eating are difficult, a treatable condition known as clinical depression may be the cause.
If you or someone you know is suspected of suffering with depression, seeking help from a physician or a mental health professional can be a courageous, life-saving act.
If depression is ignored, the worst symptom that can develop is thoughts of suicide. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death. Suicide is preventable. September 7th through September 13th is National Suicide Prevention Week. Please join Lehigh County Department of Human Services in supporting suicide prevention. Together we can reduce the number of suicides in the U.S. by promoting suicide prevention and awareness.
Resources:
- Lehigh County Crisis Intervention - 610-782-3127.
Crisis Intervention offers supportive counseling and conducts crisis assessments.
Lehigh Valley Drug and Alcohol Central Intake - 610-432-2228
Assessment, referral and authorization for drug and alcohol treatment. Provides mental health and substance abuse support to the Student Assistance Teams in all Lehigh County middle and high schools.
Warmline - 610-820-8451
For support, someone to listen to your concerns.
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley
Abuse victims of domestic violence.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Lehigh Valley Chapter
A leading national and not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. There are local support groups for survivors of suicide.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
For individuals who have a problem with alcohol, want to know more about AA, or find a meeting.
NAMI
Support for consumers and families living with a mental health diagnosis.
Teencentral
A web site for teens to air concerns and problems, ask for guidance.
Valley Wide Help
Links to many resources throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
For victims of a crime.
Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention
Great resource for information on suicide and depression.
Information and Referral at 610-782-3200 To speak to someone directly about a variety of resources in Lehigh County.