Today, on CNN, there was a story about the increasing suicide rate among persons in economic distress, and that, as a result, suicide counseling centers were "on alert" to deal with the crisis. I am curious. What sort of help does a suicide center give to a person who is facing foreclosure or other economic adversity? Do they lend him money? Do they pay his debts? Or does Pollyana merely tell him that "tomorrow will be a better day"? The person calling might not be persuaded. What sort of help do they give?

they have a list of places people can find shelter, food and caring people if a family looses their home
they also suggest solutions, appropriate agencies to contact to get whatever help you need
no they will not give you money, but they will use their contacts to get you immediate help when you need it. mostly a referral type of thing, that will give you avenues to follow when you feel you are all out of options

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3 Responses

1. kuhnem Says:
   April 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

   Ultimately the person needs money to deal with their crisis. But the counselors can help the person reason on how to cope with their problems. I know there have been times when I really obsessed over the bills and how are we going to pay them. Other times I have thought…oh well, they can't get blood out of a stone, now can they.
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2. mormon™ Says:
   April 30th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

   People who are extremely stressed about money may begin to feel depressed or even suicidal. The suicide centers are there to help them live and cope with their economic distress.
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3. violet B Says:
   April 30th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

   they have a list of places people can find shelter, food and caring people if a family looses their home
   they also suggest solutions, appropriate agencies to contact to get whatever help you need
   no they will not give you money, but they will use their contacts to get you immediate help when you need it. mostly a referral type of thing, that will give you avenues to follow when you feel you are all out of options
   References :

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