Local barbecue to bring awareness to veteran suicide barbecue is open to all members of the community who wish to learn more about suicide prevention May 11, 2023
Suicide prevention and awareness bill signed into law in Colorado requires crisis suicide crisis contact information to be put on the back of student ID cards March 21, 2023
Suicide and gun violence among youths subject of prevention meeting in Durango health department takes notes on grassroots suggestions to curb firearms-related tragedies March 17, 2023
Colorado’s top lawyer focuses on youth behavioral health during Durango visit Weiser says early intervention can reduce crime, prevent tragic outcomes October 7, 2021
‘We are the village’: Mancos schools launch suicide prevention efforts District holds suicide prevention fundraiser and training sessions September 17, 2021
Support group launches for suicide attempt survivors in La Plata County Program aims to promote safe, positive connections October 18, 2020
Man dies from gunshot wound south of Durango occurred Monday in remote area off La Posta Road June 23, 2020
Fort Lewis College trains faculty, staff in suicide prevention Program teaches how to open dialogue with someone who may be struggling March 10, 2020
A Snapchat video of a boy’s suicide left police chasing social media ghosts reported watching the video that led to a new Colorado law November 26, 2019
La Plata County veterans center saves 15 lives in first year Nonprofit offers counseling, financial aid, social support November 10, 2019
Alcohol La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide Prevention efforts have made progress since 2017, official says November 2, 2019
Living Suicide survivor will help others learn to tell their story Juan Basin Public Health to hold training to spread message of hope August 5, 2019
Local News Woman found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound Sheriff says woman left note for authorities June 26, 2019
Local News Students learn to protect their minds from toxic stress Techniques build resiliency, prevent trauma from shaping lives May 23, 2019
Local News Motorcycle rally to raise funds for suicide prevention will start in Farmington, end in Durango May 7, 2019
Bayfield School District’s new online monitoring helps identify students in crisis helps prevent suicide and school violence April 30, 2019
Local News Schools rethink discipline, with focus on learning and empathy Restorative practice emphasizes healthy relationships, breaking cycles of misbehavior March 17, 2019
Local News Youth screened regularly for vision, hearing. What about mental health? A record number of Coloradans died by suicide in 2017 March 12, 2019
Local News Suicide-prevention bill would allow youths 12 and up to seek their own care Payment systems could present challenges March 11, 2019
Local News Authorities identify man who died last week near Hermosa Anthony Kaszowski, 57, worked in La Plata County February 27, 2019
Students learn to cope with crisis by focusing on strengths High-schoolers mentor elementary kids about how to deal with stress, sadness February 12, 2019
Animas High School students learn about suicide prevention Building resiliency requires authentic relationships, experts say February 5, 2019
