The Community Guidance Center of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. is encouraging the community to avail of its services, which include help in coping with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n
Among the suite of services available at the center is the Garret Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Program, where teenagers and adults may avail of counseling, speak with a therapist, or obtain what is called wraparound care (defined as a\u00a0childcare\u00a0facility\u00a0intended to\u00a0help\u00a0working\u00a0parents, in which young children are\u00a0looked\u00a0after before and after school). <\/p>\n
The public can avail of the center\u2019s services on a voluntary basis and participant have the ability to end services at any time.<\/p>\n
The center pointed out that that it is not true that talking about suicide or asking someone if they feel suicidal will encourage suicide attempts. <\/p>\n
Talking about suicide provides the opportunity for communication. Through communication, fears that are shared are more likely to diminish. The first step in dissuading a suicidal person from pursuing suicidal thoughts comes from talking about those feelings. <\/p>\n
CGC would also like to encourage the community to get rid of the idea that depression is all in an individual\u2019s head. Depression is a medical condition in which the brain chemistry, function, and structure are negatively affected by environmental or biological factors. <\/p>\n
The CGC has made it its mission to reduce the incidents of suicidal behaviors in the community and increase access to appropriate prevention and intervention services. <\/p>\n
CGC aims to build upon creating a community where suicide prevention is embraced and incorporated within the community, to nurture and support the mental and behavioral needs of the Commonwealth, especially those at risk of suicide.<\/p>\n
For individuals who suspect depression in themselves or a loved one, make an appointment with CGC by calling 664-4607 or 236-8750. <\/p>\n
For individuals who are in need of someone to talk to right away, at any hour of the day, feel free to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a toll-free hotline available to those in the CNMI. <\/p>\n
For more information about CGC\u2019s services, the office can be reached at 664-4607 or 236-8750. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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