Suicide Prevention Lifeline Update
People across the Web are connecting with SAMHSA’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK), thanks to Lifeline’s presence on social media sites.
The Lifeline’s online numbers have increased steadily in 2010.
Twitter—nearly 1,800 followers, more than double since December 2009. Visit http://twitter.com/800273TALK.
Facebook—more than 6,000 people receive updates from the Lifeline, up from 2,500 in December 2009. Visit http://www.facebook.com/800273TALK.
YouTube—nearly 60,000 views of uploaded material, including more than 18,000 views of the trailer for “The Terry Wise Story: A Suicide Attempt Survivor,” part of Lifeline’s video series, Stories of Hope and Recovery. Visit http://www.youtube.com/
800273TALK.
Visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to find out more about the Lifeline. Learn 800-273-TALK by heart!