suicide awareness

Her son was diagnosed with PTSD while he was in the Air Force, and after his deployment he showed suicidal signs that she didn't recognize. Now, she is turning the tragedy into help for others.

Mayor Jerry Demings says the number should not only be easier for people to remember compared with the current 10-digit number, but will also offer expanded referrals to local treatment centers.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is teaming with the advertising agency ChappellRoberts on a new initiative called “First to Respond, Last to Ask for Help...