The ‘power to save a life’: Suicide Prevention Summit of El Paso County aims to reduce suicide by 20%
Instead of saying, “How are you” in casual passing, try saying, “It’s nice to see you.” Because 90% of people go through their day feeling unseen, said David Galvan, a Colorado Springs-based national mental health and suicide prevention trainer. Next time you come...
Five Less Obvious Suicide Warning Signs
This month, Next Chapter wants to learn more about the signs that someone may be at risk for suicide –while the conversation around suicide can sometimes be difficult, we want to understand some of the less common or hidden signs to look for. We sat down with Rodger...
El Paso County Suicide Prevention Summit reveals cases among veterans dropped in 2022
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — During a Suicide Prevention Summit for El Paso County, officials announced veteran suicides were down by nearly 10% in 2022 from the previous year. According to the El Paso County Coroner’s Office, 2021 was a particularly...
Let’s Talk Mental Health
(COLORADO) — On Thursday, Nov. 10 FOX21 News hosted a primetime panel, called ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health,’ focused on our military heroes and how serving in the armed forces can impact mental health. The full panel can be watched above, and our previous coverage on the...
Let’s Talk – Veterans Mental Health with Next Chapter & UCHealth
(SPONSORED) — Veteran’s Day is tomorrow, and local healthcare providers want to remind veterans that help is available. FOX21’s Taylor Bishop sits down with UCHealth’s Director of Behavioral Health about the options available. Learn more about Next Chapter – Mt....
Colorado’s veteran suicide rate remains higher than national average
DENVER (KDVR) — Diana Meredith remembers May 23, 2021, like it was yesterday. She and her husband Garrett took their two dogs, Tucker and Carson, to their favorite Colorado Springs park. They watched their favorite TV shows and had dinner together. Then, like usual,...
Next Chapter program aims to prevent veteran suicide in El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY — A three-year pilot program to help prevent veteran suicide in El Paso County has already helped nearly 120 local veterans. The program is called Next chapter, and it launched in July of this year. It’s thanks to a three-year grant provided by the...
Veteran families struggle with offering and accepting help
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The high rate of veteran suicide in El Paso County recently led to the creation of the Next Chapter campaign, a pilot program funded by lawmakers in 2021. It is a partnership among several agencies intended to reduce the rate by...