Tyler Suicide Support Group
Posted/updated on: July 6, 2010 at 2:50 am
TYLER — Carol Johnson is the facilitator of a peer support group, “Touched by Suicide,” which has been gathering since last August in Mt. Sylvan. On this week’s KTBB “Staff Meeting,” Johnson said it’s for anyone who has lost someone they care about to suicide. Johnson was moved to start the group after her son took his own life. She also aims to create more awareness of suicide and how to prevent it.
Right now, according to Johnson, there’s a need for better services to deal with the problem in East Texas. But her group is growing. It recently received a grant that Johnson hopes will allow it to expand its scope, including achieving 501(c)3 status. Touched by Suicide is also planning a couple of awareness events for this fall. You can call Johnson at 903-574-3127 or e-mail her at caroljohnsonami@gmail.com for more information. You can also go to http://www.ktbb.com/audio to listen to the “Staff Meeting” show beginning early Tuesday.
