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Suicide Prevention Month
Mental Health Matters at Marshall Health Network.
Every September, Marshall Health Network joins the national movement to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Each year, we provide support for those with mental health challenges and their families. Explore our resources below to learn how you can help yourself or someone you know.
Suicide Prevention Month Events
September 12: Suicide Prevention Panel
Licensed mental health counselors from Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center will lead a panel discussion focused on the psychology of suicide with a Q&A to follow. The panel will take place 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at St. Mary’s Center for Education.
September 14: Survivors of Suicide Loss Service
This event offers community members an opportunity to reflect and remembers those lost to suicide while in a safe space among other survivors. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and/or memories of their loved ones to share at the “Table of Memories.” These items will be returned to families following the conclusion of the service. This event will take place 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the St. Mary’s Center for Education.
Suicide Hotline
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime.
Emergency Mental Health Numbers
| Help4WV (24/7) | 1-844-435-7496 (Call, chat or text options available 24/7 for West Virginians struggling with mental health or substance use issues) |
| WV Emotional Strengthline | 877-HELP304 (877.435.7304) or HELP304.com (Call, chat or text options available 24/7 for crisis counseling) |
| Prestera Center Mental Health Crisis Line (24/7) | 1-800-642-3434 or 1-877-399-7776 |
| Riverpark Hospital (Huntington, WV) | 304.526.9111 |
| St. Mary's Medical Center | 304.526.6000 |
| Cabell Huntington Hospital Emergency Room | 304.526.2000 |
| Contact of Huntington | 1.866.399.7273 (Sexual Assault Hotline) |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | (800) 656-4673 |
| Branches Domestic Violence Shelter | 304.529.2382 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1.800.799.7233 |
| Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (call or text) | (800) 422-4453 |
| Veterans Crisis Center | 988 (press 1) TEXT: 838255 |
| National Grad Crisis Hotline | (877) 472-3457 |
| Trevor Project Help Line (LGBTQ+) | 866-488-7386 |
| Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline | 888-843-4564 |
| GLBT National Youth Talk Line (up to age 25) | (800)-246-7743 |
| Trans Lifeline | 877-565-8860 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Hotline | (800) 662-4357 |
Adult Resources
Local Resources
- Cabell Huntington Hospital Counseling Center
- HIMG Behavioral Health
- Breakthru Medical Withdrawl Management at Rivers Health
- Prestera Center
- PROACT
Navigating Grief
St. Mary's Department of Spiritual Care and Mission hosts “Navigating Grief,” a free course for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Attendees will learn how to cope with grief and connect with others who are experiencing similar emotions.
The four-week course will cover various topics, including:
- The definition of grief
- Stages and expressions of grief
- How to deal with grief
- Practical responses to grief
To register, call St. Mary’s Department of Spiritual Care and Mission at 304-526-1188 or email rita.elkins@st-marys.org.
Additional Resources
Questions? Contact Us Today.
Cabell Huntington Hospital Counseling Center
517 9th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
304.526.2049
HIMG Behavioral Health
5170 U.S. Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25705
304.399.4620