Suicides Are Up In Palm Beach County. Here Are Resources To Help You Through A Challenging Time.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — This season is supposed to be a season of joy and happiness, regardless of your religion. But for many people, it is a time of stress and unhappiness.
BocaNewsNow.com is aware of multiple suicides and suicide attempts that resulted in emergency responses across Palm Beach County over the past several weeks. The number of suicides — both attempted and successful — is higher than the norm. We encourage you to rely on family and friends if you are considering self-harm, or reach out to the professionals:
Call 988 from any phone anywhere in the United States. This is the National Suicide Hotline and it is staffed 24/7. Read about the services provided here, or visit 988Lifeline.org.
In Palm Beach County, calling 288 will connect you to local resources that may be able to help you. The website is https://211palmbeach.org/suicide-prevention. Of course, 911 is always an option if you have ingested something you shouldn’t have, if you have otherwise physically harmed yourself, or if you need immediate assistance.
