Suicide Statistics

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

Rising Suicide Rates

  • Globally, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in individuals 15 – 24 years of age.
  • In the US the suicide rate climbed 56% between 2007 and 2017, for people ages 10 to 24 years old

Vulnerable Homeless Populations

  • Homeless populations are among the most unsupported populations within the U.S.

  • Suicide rates among homeless are estimated to be nine times that of the general population

Veterans and Suicide

  • Veterans are at 1.5 times the risk of suicide than non-veterans

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) along with substance abuse are thought to be major contributors to increased rates

Suicide Rates in Colorado

  • The mountain states and Alaska represent some of the highest death rates by suicide in the nation

  • Colorado now has the fifth highest rate of suicide nationally

If you or anybody that you know is in need of help please contact the National Suicide Prevention Line

Veterans Crisis Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

If you are a veteran who is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call 988 then press #1 or text 838255 or chat on VeteransCrisisLine.net.

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    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

    Call 988 or text 988 or chat on 988lifeline.org.