Suicide prevention

 

Strangely, the coming of spring and return of light in Alaska doesn’t clear the darkness for some people. Suicide statistics get worse this time of year. On the next Hometown Alaska, we’ll meet Alaskans who are trying to lift that darkness, and to help the rest learn to protect our friends and loved ones from the terrible mistake of suicide.

LISTEN HERE

 

HOSTS:   Charles Wohlforth

GUESTS:

  • Lisa Terwilliger, Care Team Coordinator at UAA
  • Dennis Lasley, Alaska Coordinator for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

LINKS: 

PARTICIPATE:

  • Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752  (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
  • Send email to hometown@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air) hometown@alaskapublic.org
  • Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air)

LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Alaska time)

REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, April 26 2017, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Alaska time)

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