MEDFORD, Ore.– A Medford middle school community is in mourning after a young student died by suicide this week. Hedrick Middle School in East Medford notified parents of the tragedy Monday afternoon – offering services to anyone that may need ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. — Two Oregonians take their own lives every day, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. The battle to prevent suicide hits close to home for Agnes McKeen of Klamath Falls. “About 3 years ago I ...
Jackson County, Ore.– The CDC reports there has been a 30 percent increase in suicides across the country since 1999. And in states like Oregon with many rural areas, that number may be even higher. NBC5 News spoke with Jackson ...
Medford, Ore., — A 5k at Griffin Creek Elementary School this morning benefits suicide prevention and children’s summer camps. The Grace 5k Memorial Run is in honor of Grace Holt, who committed suicide last year. Grace ran cross country and ...
Jackson County, Ore. — A new report shows Jackson County had more than one suicide each week last year. The Jackson County Medical Examiner released the statistics as part of his 2015 report. It showed 37 men and 20 women ...
Lines for Life is looking to help teens who are contemplating suicide with texting. KGW reports the Outreach Director for the organization, Melissa Trombetta, says text is more anonymous, and no one can hear you texting. Lines for Life started ...