Keeping Ashland Healthy - Season 3 Episode 4 : “Zero Suicide"Keeping Ashland Healthy - Season 3 Episode 4 : “Zero Suicide"
Keeping Ashland Healthy
On a brand-new episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, you’ll meet Pam LeMaster, an adult Counselor at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center in Ashland. Join host Ashley Ackerman as Pam shares insights from her meaningful experiences as a...
17:19•25 Jan 2023
Breaking the Silence: Pam LeMaster on Suicide Grief Support
“Someone who died by suicide usually leaves more questions than answers, and it's not a normal setting where somebody died that was expected.”
Ever wondered how to support someone who has lost a loved one to suicide? This episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy' dives deep into this delicate topic. Host Ashley Ackerman sits down with Pam LeMaster, an experienced counselor at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center and the facilitator of the Suicide Grievers Group in Ashland County. Pam opens up about her journey and shares valuable insights from her years of working with those affected by suicide.
She emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for grief and the challenges posed by the taboo nature of suicide. Pam also discusses the lack of resources available for those grieving and the crucial role of community support in suicide prevention. Whether you're seeking guidance on how to help a friend or looking for support yourself, this episode offers a compassionate look into the realities of suicide grief.

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