Albany County Launches Program To Curb Teen Suicide

Albany County has just launched a program to help teens dealing with thoughts of suicide. The program has just launched the system and its already being put to use. Here is what is going on with the program according to News 10.

A new pilot program launched to help teens who have been arrested has already paid off. The person has already used the system and is now getting the help they need. This pilot program has launched in 10 juvenile probation departments across the state.

Econnects, is an app-based program being used by the juvenile probation department of Albany County. Juveniles who use the app will be classified into three categories depending upon need of prevention help.

Do you think the program will help with teen suicide? Do you think that teens will actually use the program?