MEDIA RELEASE

Release Date: 01/17/2025

 

Shorneilla Lara

We mourn the loss of Shorneilla Lara, age 15, and extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and her friends. Shorneilla’s tragic passing compels us all to turn grief into action. Every life lost by suicide is heart-rending, leaving behind devastated families, friends and communities.
 
Preventing suicide requires multiple interventions. We call upon everyone to uphold a safe and supportive environment at home, in schools and in the workplace where every person is seen and heard. The general public is advised that Lifeline is available to support families and offers its tele-support services following the tragic loss of a loved one.
 
Lifeline is a non-profit organization established in June 1977 in Trinidad and Tobago. We provide a 24/7 Free Helpline service offering emotional support to persons who are despairing and contemplating suicide. Our trained Listeners can help callers through a wide range of crisis-related issues. At an individual’s request we can connect persons to external recognized services and agencies.
 

We offer a safe space to talk 24/7 meeting those in need “where they are, as they are without judgment”. The Lifeline Promise is “we will help save a soul but will never tell a soul”. Our service is confidential and anonymous. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing a crisis and in need of more information on how you can get involved or support our efforts, visit our website, lifelinett.com.

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