8: The Life-Saving Question

A crucial talk about how to approach someone who may be showing warning signs of committing suicide. Whitney Schumacher, Deschutes County Suicide Prevention Coordinator, works along side community organizations and members to reduce suicide attempts and provide essential support through outreach, awareness, education and policy change. Originally aired on September 4, 2019 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point Our mission at KPOV is to strengthen community, the arts, local culture, and democracy through our independent, non-commercial radio portal. This is confidently supported by Critical Conversations, a special project developed to feature unique perspectives and the courage it takes to “go there,” challenging mundane thoughts and questioning the norm. Hear more at https://kpov.org/critical-conversations https://www.deschutes.org/health/page/suicide-prevention https://kpov.org/wednesday-point-podcast KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse music in Central Oregon. Listen live and learn more: www.kpov.org Connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpovbend