EUGENE, Ore. — The Centers for Disease Control says suicide deaths now outnumber those from car crashes nationwide. Suicide rates have increased over the last few years. Lane County Public Health reps say the numbers are even worse in Lane County. This week is National Prevention Week, and the county hopes people will see suicide … Continue reading »
Drug Drop Box Coming to OSU
CORVALLIS, Ore. — An anonymous way of disposing drugs is coming to Oregon State University. It was spearheaded by the campus’ Active Minds chapter, an organization that promotes mental health and well-being. Students will be able to drop off leftover prescription drugs, no questions asked. “There has been a few losses here at OSU so … Continue reading »
Veteran’s Wife Creates Care Packages
EUGENE, Ore. — The numbers are alarming. According to the Department of Defense, in 2012 the U.S. military suicide rate grew 15 percent. But it’s not just veterans who are suffering. A veteran’s wife who’s drawn on her own experience is now offers support for others. Kati De’Atley world is a mother of two and … Continue reading »
Possible Suicide Closes Train Tracks
EUGENE, Ore. — Police shut down the train tracks Sunday to investigate a possible suicide. Police taped off the area near Fourth Avenue and Lincoln Street around 1 p.m. as both police and the medical examiners investigated the collision. This is the second pedestrian-train collision within a two-block radius during a two-week period.
Preventing Suicide In Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Sunday was day one of National Suicide Prevention Week, which is when organizations across the country work to increase awareness and skills in responding to those at risk of suicide. Suicide has been recognized nationally, statewide and locally as a public health problem. In Lane County alone over the last few years, … Continue reading »
Man Rescued On Mt. Pisgah Now In A Coma
EUGENE, Ore — A Eugene man rescued on Mt. Pisgah Wednesday night took a turn for the worse. A major rescue effort ensued Wednesday night after the man’s family found a note that implied he was going to kill himself. The Lane County Sheriff’s office worked with the Goshen Fire Department to search for the … Continue reading »
