Young man in Athens attempts suicide after girlfriend is deported

By Joe Johnson

A 21-year-old Athens man tried to kill himself last month by smoke inhalation with a charcoal grill fire inside his bathroom.

Firefighters responded to his home when the smoke set off an alarm, but by then he had already removed the grill from the smoke-filled bathroom,

According to police, he “has been dealing with different mental stressors such as his girlfriend being deported…”

He was transported to the hospital and a police report indicated that the Behavioral Health Unit would be following up with the young man.

If you are feeling depressed and hopeless help is available by calling the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225. Individuals can also call or text 988 or access assistance via chat at www.988lifeline.org.