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Topic
OLLI at MSU February Friday Forum: Addressing Montana's Suicide Crisis
Date & Time

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Feb 14, 2025 12:00 PM

Description
According to the Center for Disease Control's National Center for Health Statistics, Montana has the highest death rate by suicide in the country. Tracy Rassley, the programs manager for the Montana and Wyoming chapters of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will discuss suicide, including Montana's suicide rate, the factors responsible for Montana's high rate and suicide prevention. Rassley will be joined by a member of the LOSS program (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) in Lewis and Clark County, who will discuss their community response in creating the first LOSS chapter in Montana. They will also discuss whether Gallatin County could benefit from forming a chapter to help those in the community who have experienced the profound grief that accompanies suicide. Friday Forum offers presentations and lively discussions on local and regional timely topics. Friday Forum is free and open to the public.