Why We Need to Talk About Suicide

Published October 12, 2012 | By Marianne

Over 30,000 suicide deaths each year in the U.S.
Colorado has the 6th highest suicide rate
Colorado Springs has the 2nd highest rate of any major metropolitan area in the U.S.
Second leading cause of death fro adolescents in Colorado
More People in Colorado die from suicide than car accidents, influenza and homicides COMBINED

The Shaka Franklin Foundation For Youth