PERRYVILLE – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is proud to announce the return of its impactful Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays across five counties in Missouri. These displays will stand strong through October 1st, raising awareness about this critical public health issue.
Each display features a prominent sign with a message of hope: “Your story doesn’t have to end.” It also prominently displays the vital resource, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number. Additionally, approximately 269 vibrant pinwheels adorn each location, symbolizing memorial ribbons submitted by individuals affected by suicide.
“We have been deeply touched by the overwhelming community response to this project,” shared CCC CEO, Wendy Ice. “Each pinwheel represents a life lost to suicide, a heartbreaking reminder of this crisis’s impact on our communities. Yet, amidst the sadness, we find beauty in the collective effort of our community members, clients, and employees who came together. These displays serve as a tribute to loved ones lost, while sending a powerful message of hope, help, and the importance of every individual.”
The Need for Suicide Prevention
Missouri faces a higher-than-average suicide rate, with 18.7 deaths per 100,000 people compared to the national average of 14.04. Raising awareness about suicide risk and prevention methods is crucial.
How You Can Help
Visit Missouri988.org to learn more about suicide prevention resources.
Spread the word about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Get trained in suicide prevention techniques.
Support community-led efforts focused on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention care.
Community Counseling Center offers many free suicide prevention and mental health education trainings. Visit our website (cccntr.com) and explore the Community Education Program under the Programs and Services tab.
Community Collaboration
CCC extends its gratitude to the following businesses and entities for their support in displaying these impactful installations: MRV Banks in Ste. Genevieve, Harps Food Stores in Marble Hill, City of Perryville Government (near water tower at intersection of Edgemont Blvd. and Highway 51), The Station in Fredericktown, and Community Counseling Center ( Main office on S. Silver Springs ) in Cape Girardeau.
Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a private, charitable, non-profit behavioral health organization serving Southeast Missouri since 1974. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use services to individuals and families in need.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO), CCC offers a wide range of services, including therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and support groups. Our goal is to help individuals achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
For more information about CCC and our services, please visit our website at www.cccntr.com or contact us at 573-334-1100.