Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers - Suicide Prevention

Oklahoma has one of the highest suicide rates in the nationi, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 2000 and 2020, suicide rates increased 46% in non-metro areas compared to 27.3% in metro areas.

For Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers, providing access to resources in rural Oklahoma is a priority.

Ardmore’s public affairs podcast, The Junction, started September by inviting Lighthouse Chief Operating Officer Gina Rodgers to talk about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the local resources meant to provide hope to residents.