At Crisis Clinic one of our primary goals is suicide prevention. We believe in empowering those who are considering suicide by helping them choose life and find other ways to stop their pain. Educating our community about the frequency in which suicide is chosen by our friends, neighbors and family members as the way out helps us understand the seriousness of this issue. Here are some Washington State and King County statistics.

• Statewide 857 people committed suicide in 2007; 223 occurred in King County.
  
  
• Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds in Washington State, with 105 teens committing suicide in 2007.
  
  
• In King County, in 2007, 19% of suicides were committed by adults 60 years and older. 29% of suicides were committed by adults ages 40-49.
  
  
• On average, 85% of suicides are male, 15% female.
  
  
• In King County, in 2007, 42% of suicidal deaths resulted from the use of firearms.

        Sources: Washington State Vital Statistic's report,
        King County Medical Examiner's Office Annual Report.