General Information

Time and Distance can make the biggest impact in preventing suicide.

The Suicide Prevention Coalition created this training video to help educate our community on the importance of firearm safety to help prevent suicide. 

If you struggle with thoughts of suicide, call Crisis Services 24- Hour Hotline: 716-834-3131

Outside of Erie County, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Time and Distance: Firearm Safety & Mental Health

Content Warning: This video discusses suicide, suicide loss and method. This video is intended for adult audiences only.

Firearms account for half of the deaths by suicide in our country. To ensure safety during a mental health crisis, it is critical to remove firearms from the home. The Suicide Prevention Coalition has developed an interactive Google Map for Erie County residents that shows where owners can voluntarily store their guns safely.

The goal of the Firearm Storage Options Map project is to educate gun owners and to spread an important message – if anyone in the household is having a mental health crisis, safe storage of the firearm is a simple step that can have a live-saving impact – together we can save lives!

Episode 1 "Changes: Social Connection"

Episode 2 "Changes: Living in the Moment"

Episode 3 "Changes: All Gain - No Pain"

Episode 4 "Changes: Nutrition"

Episode 5 "Changes: Stay Informed but not Alarmed"

Episode 6 "Changes: Re-entry Anxiety"