A recent surge in suicides among young people has been seen in Nampa. Battalion Chief Ted Hardy reported, “Yeah, we have seen some very recent uptick. We’ve had a series of teens that have committed suicide recently, and that’s had a real impact on our providers.”
A support program in the Treasure Valley is actively working to aid those responding to distressing calls, including tragic cases as young as third grade. “And sometimes when your bucket’s full, you’re not okay,” Hardy added, reflecting on the pressures faced by first responders.
First responders are not alone in experiencing increased demand…