![]() ![]() JCS offers a monthly Suicide Loss Survivors Group to provide people who have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide the opportunity to share and process their grief with others who have had a similar loss, get guidance and support from a grief specialist, and learn coping strategies. The group, which is free and open to the public, meets the second Thursday of each month via Zoom from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. JCS Mental Health and Psychiatry Services are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF) and licensed by the State of Maryland. We extend our deepest condolences to the Raskin family and to all the families who have lost loved ones. Support groups and caring therapists like those at JCS can help family and friends cope with the very great loss. Raskin noted about Tommy’s battle with depression, you can do everything possible to help someone you care about and they still choose to end their life. That leaves their loved ones in crisis, making it vital that those loved ones get the help and support they need. Sadly, sometimes, as Congressman and Mrs. Share contact information for resources like the mental health center at Jewish Community Services (JCS) 41, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-Talk (8255), and the Maryland 2-1-1 helpline (dial 2-1-1). Tell them you care and that together you can find help. It is a misconception bringing up the subject of suicide will put the idea in someone’s head. In fact, by asking the question, you may be opening the door for a conversation that offers a pathway to getting help, which could potentially save their life. Talk to them and be direct. Ask them if they have had thoughts about hurting themselves or ending their life. If you are concerned about someone, tell them. ![]() Do they seem down, or agitated, or just not themselves? Do they seem to be withdrawing from people or activities? Are they using drugs or alcohol more? Are they talking about life being hard or hopeless?
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