About Us:

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Suicide Prevention Network of Marinette & Menominee Counties exists to bring suicide awareness to our communities.

Mission:

• To provide community based educational opportunities through stand alone events and participation in local functions.

Goals: 

• Coordinate a minimum of 2 educational and community outreach events per year. 
• Offer scholarship and grant opportunities to local students and community organizations for supporting area efforts of suicide prevention. 
• Be a presence and provide information at community events through educational displays. 

Current SPN Events:

• Be a Lifesaver Events 
• Embrace Life Walk 
• Provide QPR Training 

• Suicide is preventable. 
• Talking about suicide does not cause someone to be suicidal. 
• Approximately 30,000 people die by suicide each year. 
• Approxiamtely 750,000 attempt suicide each year. 
• More people die by suicide than by homicide. 
• It is estimated that 1 person out of 25 who attempt suicide die by suicide. 
• Thoughts of suicide are extremely common. But if you have thoughts of suicide you should seek treatment immediately. 
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 24. 
• Over half of all suicides occur in adult men, ages 25-65. 
• Suicide rates among the elderly are highest for those who are divorced or widowed. 
• 80% of people that seek treatment for depression are treated successfully. 
• The highest suicide rate is among men over 85 years old. 
• It is estimated that there are at least 4.5 million survivors in this country. 
• There are four male suicides for every female suicide. 
• There are three female suicide attempts for each male attempt. 
• Suicide is a community problem and everyone can have a role in the solution. 

• Appearing sad most of the time. 
• Talking/writing about death or suicide. 
• Withdrawing from family and friends. 
• Feeling hopeless/helpless. 
• Feeling strong anger or rage. 
• Feeling like there is no way out of a situation. 
• Dramatic mood changes. 
• Abusing drugs or alcohol. 
• Exhibiting a change in personality. 
• Acting impulsively. 
• Losing interest in most activities. 
• Change in sleeping/eating habits. 
• Performing poorly at work/school. 
• Giving away possessions. 
• Writing a will. 
• Feeling excessive guilt or shame. 
• Acting recklessly. 

Some people who die by suicide do not show any suicide warning signs. But about 75 percent of those who die by suicide do exhibit some suicide warning signs, so we need to be aware of what the suicide warning signs are and try to spot them in people.

If you or someone you know exhibits the suicide warning signs listed above, immediate action is required – we need to offer help and get them professional help.

• National Crisis Line: 988
• ADAPT Crisis Line: 1-715-732-7760
• Northpointe Behavioral Crisis: 1-800-750-0522
• Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1-800-2273-8255

Suicide Prevention Network of

Marinette and Menominee Counties
PO Box 617 / Marinette WI 54143

Phone: 906-290-2727 or 715-923-4533
www.spn-mmc.org or spnmmc@gmail.com