This year, Careline and the Iron Dog are celebrating teamwork and great partnerships with a poster that highlights the whole race. Careline began partnering with the Iron Dog to share the message, “Life is a team effort!” in 2010. Iron Dog racers ride in teams of two so they always have someone to watch their back on the trail, which …
Not sure if someone needs help? ASK.
We Alaskans like to be known for our self-reliance, but when we cross the line to suffering in silence, it’s no longer a good thing. Alaska has had one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation for decades. We’ve wrestled with stigma and silence for generations. The good news is that we’ve learned a lot, done a lot …
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Expand your prevention toolbox with the Careline app We’ve made connecting to the “Someone To Talk To” line easier with the Careline app. Call or text Careline directly through the app or take advantage of its many other features. Learn the signs of suicide, who is at risk and what you can do to lower the risk. Find classes and prevention training …
Worried? Three steps to take.
If you’re concerned that a member of your household may be suicidal, here are three practical steps you can take to help keep them safe. 1. Call Careline, 877-266-4357 (HELP) for support and info on resources in your area. You can also urge the family member to call the hotline, 24/7. For other parts of the country, the National Suicide …
Talking About Suicide Safely
Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide Important points for covering suicide More than 50 research studies worldwide have found that certain types of news coverage can increase the likelihood of suicide in vulnerable individuals. The magnitude of the increase is related to the amount, duration and prominence of coverage. Risk of additional suicides increases when the story explicitly describes the suicide method, uses dramatic/graphic headlines …
2016 Iron Dog competitors, Team 43
Vince Salzbrun and Gux Laraux know the value of teamwork! Gux is a lifelong Alaska born and raised in Bethel. He is also a United States Coast Guard veteran and now works for Alaska Hovercraft. On his down time Gux enjoys outdoor subsistence activities, spending time with his newborn twins, and traveling along the Kuskokwim River systems. This …