Randolph County- Annual Self Harm Trends (per 10,000 persons/years)
Current Value
131
Definition
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Story Behind the Curve
Suicide ranked ninth for the leading causes of death, in the 2022 CHA, compared to 11th in the 2019 CHA. In addition, in 2019, suicide is listed third for the leading cause of death among individuals aged 20-39.
For every death related to suicide, there are incidents of self-harm. Self-harm incidents reported to local hospitals provide opportunities for intervention among Randolph County residents.
Partners
RC EMS, RC United Way, Mt. Nebo Holiness Church, Kentegra, Randolph Health, RCC, Sandhills, RC School System
What Works
- Connecting the Randolph County community to mental health services such as 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
- Provide training on crisis intervention such as: adult/youth mental health first aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), etc. for individuals working with at-risk populations for suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and trauma/stressors
- Teaching resiliency and coping skills
- Peer support for those in need
- Improve access and delivery to needed care/services