Alabama Suicide Prevention and Resources Coalition

September marks suicide prevention month, focusing on raising awareness for mental health issues and the individuals affected. Suicide can impact anyone, no matter their age, gender, or background. This month focuses on creating safe spaces for those struggling, and providing resources like The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Project Semicolon, and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The University of Alabama’s VitAL program and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) have partnered in an effort in statewide suicide prevention.

(Information in the following story is from: The Anniston Star, http://www.annistonstar.com/)Officials hope to reduce Alabama's suicide rate, which is…