We waited as long as we could, but now that it's officially October, we're excited to release details of this year's Unupits Trunk or Treat! The trunk or treat will be Oct. 26 at the PITU parking lot and is open to all Native American families. See the flyer for more details.

The wait is almost over! We're excited to announce that we are in the final stages of opening our onsite pharmacy in the Cedar City clinic, which adds even more convenience to our one-stop services. In addition to medical, dental, and behavioral, you'll now be able to walk out of an appointment into the pharmacy for your prescription! Watch for more details coming soon.

HONORING LIFE, HEALING TOGETHER

Suicide deeply impacts Native communities—but healing is possible, and no one must walk alone.

If you're struggling:

• Talk to someone you trust.
• Call the Behavioral Health team at FourPoints Health. We have great resources and trained counselors.
• Call or text the 988 Crisis Line for 24/7 support—it’s free and confidential. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.
• Reconnecting with your culture can be a powerful source of strength. Ceremonies, storytelling, and traditional practices help build identity and resilience.

If you're worried about someone:

• Talk to them. Ask directly and listen with care. Asking about thoughts or feelings about suicide will not push a person into suicide. In fact, giving someone a chance to talk about feelings may reduce the person's risk of acting on those feelings. Be sensitive, but ask direct questions, such as:
  • How are you coping with what's been happening in your life?
  • Do you ever feel like just giving up?
  • Are you thinking about dying?
  • Are you thinking about hurting yourself?
  • Are you thinking about suicide?
  • Have you ever thought about suicide or tried to harm yourself before?
  • Have you thought about how or when you'd do it?
  • Do you have access to weapons or things that can be used as weapons to harm yourself?
• Stay with them and help connect them with support. Call 988 and remove any weapons or tools they could use to harm themselves. Call 911 if you are worried about immediate danger. If you think you can do it safely, take them to the nearest hospital emergency department where they can be assessed, kept safe, and receive help.

What Everyone Can Do to Help Prevent Suicide

• Connect people in crisis to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or mental health professionals like the Behavioral Health team at FourPoints Health.
• Promote community activities that reduce isolation and strengthen connections.
• Support school, workplace, and community programs that teach resilience and help identify people at risk.

Bottom Line

• Strong relationships, early identification of warning signs, access to support, and community-wide prevention efforts can save lives and reduce suicide risk.

Let’s honor life, support one another, and build hope through connection, culture, and compassion.

"We are not defined by what we endure, but by how we rise." — Native Proverb

“Too’Veets Souee’yea Neng’Woo’Kain” – Paiute for “Happy to be alive!”

Find more information at www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707 or www.cdc.gov/suicide/prevention/index.html

Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah - There are no current job openings (click here and bookmark the page to see any current opportunities). Utah State University Extension - Part-time Youth Service Learning Coordinator YOUTH (16+) OR PAID INTERNSHIP (18+) OPPORTUNITIES: For information on youth employment or internship opportunities, contact Roger Clark in the Education Department: 435-586-1112.