Each year, more than one million people try to take their own life; of those, almost half complete suicide. The number of attempts and completed suicides continues to grow. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, outpacing murders, liver disease, and sepsis. The good news is we know so much more about suicide prevention.
Please take a few moments during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to learn more from the experts with the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program, a benefit of your membership.
For more information, contact the experts from the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program, www.nfda.org/worklife (member log in required).
The Work/Life Resource Program (EAP) offers a toll-free hotline staffed by experts who can suggest resources and offer support, along with unlimited access to online resources for:
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Unlimited phone/online consultations and up to three in-person sessions with a licensed counselor per year
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Online referrals to:
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Care services (adult, child or special needs care, summer camps, etc.)
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Education services (school, tutoring, test prep, etc.)
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Family services (parenting, adoption, pregnancy, infertility, etc.)
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Convenience services (home repair, pet care, relocation, etc.)
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Financial planning
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Legal information & referrals
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Articles, tools, webinars, podcasts and more!
The support offered through the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program is free and confidential. It is available to you, your immediate family, your staff, and members of their immediate family.
For more information, visit www.nfda.org/worklife (member log in required).