The Pentagon may spend millions towards suicide prevention programs for our military. But smaller-scale programs meant to help those outside the military also exist around the nation. WRVO's Julia Botero speaks to Timothy Ruetten from the Jefferson County Community Services Office about a coalition of mental health agencies, school officials and nonprofits that work together to make sure they're up to date on the best ways to reduce and prevent suicides in Jefferson County.
The National Suicide Prevention hotline is 1-800-273-TALK. Timothy Ruetten heads the Jefferson County Suicide Prevention Coalition.