East Bridgewater Police Department partners with suicide prevention team

EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WLNE) — Chief Michael Jenkins shared today that the East Bridgewater Police Department has partnered with Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team Plymouth County to support those impacted by suicide.

LOSS launched in Jan. 2023 and aims to bring hope and support to survivors in the loss of a loved one.

When a death is determined to be suicide East Bridgewater police will contact LOSS.

LOSS will respond to the scene and assist in speaking with family members and appoint them to the appropriate resources and services in coping with the loss of their loved one.

Information on how to talk to kids about a suicide loss and how grief is experienced differently among people will be given to families.

EBPD is the third department to partner with the LOSS team.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.