Suicide in corrections is a serious issue. One that needs more attention and more awareness. The field of corrections itself is a unique work environment, so it only makes sense that the employees that work in that industry would face some very unique stressors that you won't find in any other profession. Those stressors, if not processed and dealt with properly and in a healthy way can lead to depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues among staff. Those issues may even lead to an employee having suicidal thoughts or feelings. This page is here to provide help to correction staff, friends, or family members who have questions or concerns about suicide, its causes, prevention tactics, and other resources.

Suicide in Corrections: How to help when someone you know might be thinking about suicide contains information and ways to help a fellow staff member that may be thinking about suicide.

The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline provides crisis intervention, emotional support, problem solving and referrals to local resources for persons at risk for suicide and for those concerned about them.

Need Help Now?? Call 1-800-273-8255 to talk with a volunteer phone worker who can offer support and help you or your loved one right away. For more information pertaining to Suicide Prevention: www.idahosuicideprevention.org/#&panel1-1

Related News and Links

• The Huffington Post: Hard Time: Correctional Officer Suicide Rate Rivals That Of Vietnam Vets
• In Public Safety: Are You Suffering from Burnout?