Dawn Farm Addiction And Recovery Education Series

Those experiencing thoughts of suicide can get help from: - The 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). In Washtenaw County, Michigan: - Ozone House, a 24-hour hotline for youth, at 734-662-2222. - University of Michigan Psychiatric Emergency Services 24-hour hotline, at 734-936-5900. The Washtenaw County Community Mental Health crisis team, at 734-544-3050. “Suicide Prevention and Addiction” was presented on January 31, 2017, by Raymond Dalton, MA, CAADC; Coordinator, Dawn Farm Outpatient Services. The prevalence of suicide attempts and suicide completion among people with alcohol/other drug addiction is significantly higher than in the general population, and the period of early recovery from addiction is especially high risk. Family, friends and professionals are often strategically positioned to recognize potential suicidal thinking and intervene to help. Learning about the signs of suicidal thinking and how to intervene when a person may be contemplating suicide can reduce t