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Stories about AFSP South Dakota

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Suicide Prevention Advocate Perspectives: Why the New 988 Crisis Number Matters – A Conversation with Kirsten Krueger of AFSP South Dakota

Starting in July 2022, people across the nation experiencing a suicide or mental health crisis will be able to dial just three digits – 988 – to be routed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a 24/7 toll-free crisis line that provides immediate care and resources to millions of callers every year.

Suicide Facts and Figures: South Dakota 2018

Suicide Prevention Advocates to Visit Pierre

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the ninth leading cause of death in South Dakota.

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Suicide Prevention Advocates to Visit Pierre to Bring Awareness to Mental Health

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the 9th leading cause of death in South Dakota.