They seek to start at the grass roots of the community, finding out the issues directly from the elderly themselves, evaluating the problems and then dealing with them. Kim Kates is a member of the Samaritans, a non-profit organization working with the issue of suicide. They work on preventing people from feeling suicidal. Counselors let people know that feeling this way is normal. A number of factors play a role in feelings of suicide.
Age is a big factor.
The elderly have the highest rate of suicide. As age increases, so does the number of loved ones lost. This can lead to depression and eventually suicide. Colleges are also a target for the Samaritans. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in colleges.