Coleman Cares – Let Us Listen
You might feel invisible or misunderstood by others. While only you understand how you feel – you are not alone.
Mental health struggles? Trying to overcome substance use? Struggling to find stable housing? Or can’t secure employment? For over 40 years, the caring professionals at Coleman have worked with individuals to take steps towards a brighter future.
Suicide is not the answer. We want to listen. We want to help.
See someone struggling?
It’s important for you to recognize warning signs that are common among people considering suicide and self-harm.
Major Mood Changes
Notice if you are – or someone you know is – experiencing extreme changes in mood or behavior – feeling deeply irritable, unhappy, depressed or staying removed from friends and family.
Poor Performance
Plunging poor grades in school. Withdrawn, antisocial behavior at work, home or in other activities – all are warning signs.
High-Risk Behaviors
Excessive use of drugs, alcohol or other substances. Practice of dangerous, careless, violent and other risky behavior.
Extreme Lack of Focus
Look for problems with concentration and changes in energy level, appetite or sleep schedule.
Hopelessness
Do you – someone you know – often say you feel hopeless or don’t want to be alive anymore?
Self-Harm
Cutting and burning oneself are two examples of self-inflicted violence.
History
Take into consideration where there is a family or personal history with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and other behavioral health conditions.
What to Do
If you see these signs, know there are caring professionals who want to help. Contact us anytime. A brighter future beings with help from experienced clinicians at Coleman.
Important Numbers to Know
For those considering suicide, the feeling is often one of loneliness or exclusion. What’s surprising is just how many people this condition affects.
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States
Americans died by suicide in 2020
Estimated suicide attempts in 2020
Americans die by suicide every day
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How Your Healing Journey Begins
Coleman believes that people who receive health and behavioral health care can prevent the condition that lead to death by suicide. Your healing journey begins by reaching out Coleman.
Janet’s Story
“She believed she could, so she did.”