Guri City Strengthens Intensive Management During High-Risk Suicide Period (March-May)

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Guri City announced on the 24th that it is strengthening intensive management efforts for suicide prevention and identification of high-risk groups in alignment with the high-risk suicide period of March through May.

This is because spring suicide rates tend to increase due to seasonal factors and social factors such as job-seeking stress, necessitating enhanced suicide prevention promotion and intensive management.

To this end, the city plans to combat suicide through △posting banners for 'Mental Health Counseling Hotline 109' △distributing leaflets and posters with 'Suicide-Related Support Agency Information' to government offices, apartment complexes, and medical facilities △operating logo lights in parks △publishing suicide prevention counseling notices in apartment management fee statements △and sending check-in text messages to high-risk suicide groups.

Meanwhile, those experiencing difficulties related to depression or suicidal thoughts can contact the Suicide Prevention Counseling Hotline (24-hour operation) ☎109 or the Guri City Suicide Prevention Center (daytime operation) ☎031-556-8644 to receive relevant counseling. Further details are available through the Guri City Suicide Prevention Center ☎031-523-8687 (3rd floor, Guri City Health Center) and its website (www.gurimhc.or.kr).

Mayor Baek Gyeong-hyun stated, "Through this intensive management, we will strive to foster Guri citizens' awareness of suicide prevention and the value of life."