TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is reaching out to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, urging them to seek help and talk about their feelings with someone they trust. The department emphasizes the importance of reaching out to friends, family members, or counselors as the first step toward receiving the necessary support.
The department wants to let residents in distress know, “You are not alone.”
Various resources are available for those in need, including crisis lines, counselors, and intervention programs designed to offer assessment, treatment, and intervention. This outreach comes in the wake of the Toms River Police Department responding to four suicide-related calls within the past nine days.
The department also encourages the public to be vigilant and learn the warning signs of suicide, highlighting the role that community support can play in preventing such tragedies.