suicide

A new report by the Washtenaw County Health Department shows an overall increase in firearm death rates in the last five years but a drop for 2024. WEMU’s Caroline Macgregor reports.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month, the Washtenaw County Health Department is highlighting resources to help people at risk of taking their own lives. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan’s OK2Say school violence prevention program received a record 11,671 confidential tips in 2024, a 20% increase over 2023. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has released its annual suicide report, marking a continued decline in overall suicide completion rates since 2021. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

When tragedy befalls a family, the grief never goes away. We all deal with it in different ways. Sometimes, loss gives birth to an action plan to spare others similar pain. That is where the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation in Ann Arbor comes from. Kristen and Jeff Roberts are parents who continue to mourn the loss of their son Miles. He took his life in 2017 at the age of 15. Through the tears, and with purpose and dedication, the Roberts began a foundation aimed at empowering youth athletic communities to promote mental well-being and suicide prevention. They talked about their work with WEMU's David Fair.

Several dozen people were on hand in Superior Township Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Garrett’s Space residence and studio. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert was there and has this report.

Ann Arbor’s suicide prevention organization, Garrett’s Space has named a new executive director. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The number of firearm deaths in Washtenaw County dropped in 2024. That’s according to figures released by the Health Department and Sheriff’s Office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Michiganders between the ages of 15 and 34. Local support group Garrett’s Space is getting funding from the Washtenaw County Mental Health and Public Safety Millage to help bring down those numbers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County saw an increase in firearm deaths in 2023, but they remain well below state and national rates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.