But it could do a lot to encourage the small-business activity and entrepreneurial spirit that are essential to any economic development effort. And it could do even more to encourage wise management of a key resource that, handled properly, can renew itself. Time will tell if the project, nine years in the making, will be a success. But it sounds as if it could be a natural. Suicide prevention effort deserves support As anyone who has ever been a teen-ager probably knows, adolescence can be a tough time.
Some times can be a lot tougher than others.
And sometimes, it can all seem like too much to deal with. Va. According to a recent study by the county's Office on Youth, one in four members of the Class of 2000 reported having considered suicide over a 12-month period. That's why it's good news that the Crisis Center of Bristol has launched some new programs aimed at preventing suicide among young people. The new programs are funded by the Virginia Department of Health, but they could use the community's support as well. After all, we regularly talk about our young people and what kind of future we can help them build.