September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In observance of this, Whatalife provides Cagayan de Oro residents with mental health resources. To know where to go or who to contact in such critical times, read the article below!

This awareness month is observed yearly and enforced through the efforts of mental health professionals worldwide. After Suicide Prevention Month 2024, World Mental Health Day follows on October 10.

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This collaborative effort is to help prevent suicide cases all over the world. During this month advocates, organizations who aim to minimize suicide, allies, and other members of the community come together to raise awareness.

For Cagayan de Oro residents, here are a few resources you can refer to.

• Xavier University Guidance and Counseling Office (for XU Community)
• Xavier Center for Mental Health and Research (XCMHR)
  • 09368818973
• Department of Health Center for Health and Development (Northern Mindanao)
  • 09973590888
• National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline
  • 1553 (National Hotline)
  • 18001881553 (UNLI Calls Nationwide)
  • 9178898727 (Globe/TM)
  • 9663514518 (Globe/TM)
  • 9086392672 (Smart/Sun/TNT)
• Psychosocial Division (CSWDO Cagayan de Oro)
  • 09758403585
• Oro Citizen’s Wellness and Development Center (Hotline for People Who Drug Users)
  • 0967-391-2804 / 0997-281-0694
• LEAD Psychological Services
  • 09350061919
• Journey Home Wellness Center (for Substance Use problems)
  • 09051427592
• PSYB Human Resource Clinic and Consultancy
  • 09654088211
• In Touch: Crisis Line
  • 09178001123
  • 09228938944
• Philippine Red Cross
  • Hotline 1158
• Philippine Mental Health Association Inc
  • 09950932679 (Viber)
  • 09184029832 (Viber)
• Association of Psychologists and Mental Health Practitioners
  • 09760425857 (Viber) 

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Additionally, here’s a list of Psychologists available for teleconsult in the city:

• Christopher Amata
• Nerissa R. Buot
• Charmaine Faye M. Chu
• Jhoanna Marie Mocorro
• Jaymar Patana
• Yayetta dela Pena
• Luel Mae ZP Contreras
• Voltaire Marquez

Furthermore, psychiatrists in the city include: 

• Dr. Jose Coruna Jr.
  • 09364479939
• Dr. Doris Inihao
  • 09177713822
• Dr. Christi Hipona
  • 09177916970 (Secretary)
• Dr. Benson C. Go
  • 09177083398
• Dr. Maria Nena Radaza-Peñaranda
  • 0935 293 3785 / 09209741148
• Dr. Peter Santos
  • 09171237274

Check out further details of Suicide Prevention Month.

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