suicide awareness

Drew Winkler shown with his son in 2014. Two years later, after a deployment with the Air Force to Iraq, he committed suicide.

Her veteran son didn’t get needed mental care before his suicide. She helps other vets in his memory

Dave Dunwoody

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.

Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.

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Orange County is preparing for the 988 suicide prevention hotline that starts in July

Danielle Prieur

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.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister spoke about first responders' mental health in Tampa on Tuesday

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New Program Promotes Suicide Awareness To First Responders

Adam Bakst

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...