Family Service Inc. We are a private non-profit social service agency located in Lawrence, MA
     
Samaritans
Suicide Statistics
     

Suicide Statistics


  • Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.
  • Over 34,500 people die by suicide each year.
  • One person dies by suicide every 15 minutes.
  • It is estimated that more the 750,000 people attempt suicide every year.
  • Guns are the leading means of suicide death.
  • Men die by suicide 4 times more often than women.
  • Women attempt suicide 3 times more often than men.
  • Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for youth ages 15-24.
  • In Mass. people die by suicide 2 ½ times more often than by homicide.
  • For every suicide death, it is estimated that there are 6 survivors.

 

Call Our Confidential Crisis Hotline:
1-866-912-HOPE (toll free)
OR 978-327-6607

Teen Help Line:
978-688-8336 (TEEN)

Samaritans Statewide Help Line:
1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)*

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)