Green Bay, Wisconsin. – Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisatcha addressed members of the media ahead of Sunday’s game to focus off the field.

“If that’s the last question, I’d like to write a little personal note here,” Bisatcha said.

Bisatcha took the time to talk about Wausau morning newscaster Nina Pacholke, 27, who committed suicide in late August.

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“Our wishes go out to her family in Tampa,” Bisatcha said at a press conference. I’ve grown to be a huge fan.”

Bisatcha said she was very close to his family and his children.

“Crisis counseling is obviously important. Mental health is also important. Suicide hotlines are all available,” he said.

That’s what UW Health’s Dr. Laura Houser wants everyone to know by highlighting the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

“The goal is to connect with someone locally and be aware of local conditions and local resources,” she said.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Saturday, September 10th is the final day of National Suicide Prevention Week. But Houser wants this conversation to continue every day of his year.

“I think the most promising thing about mental health and suicide prevention is that it’s being talked about more than ever in terms of athletes and other celebrities talking about mental health,” Hauser said.

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Whether the discussion is on camera or at home, talking about mental health can make a difference.

“She will miss her,” Bisaccia said of Paciolque. “Thank you for delivering it to her family.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline It can be accessed by dialing 988.

Localized resources for different situations can be accessed in the following ways: call 211The Wisconsin Department of Health also provides information and resources such as: mental health help When suicide prevention online.

Other mental health resources can be found at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).