Suicide Prevention

Suicidal?

1-800-273-8255 / National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-784-2433 / Hope Line

The Trevor Project chat line

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What Are The Warning Signs For Suicide?

These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Seek help as soon as possible … 1-800-273-TALK (8255) if you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs:

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too little or too much.
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
• Displaying extreme mood swings.

Download a Lifeline wallet card to keep with you or give out (click the link above, from NSP site).

Resources for Prevention and Counseling

• Sites recommended by National Suicide Prevention (NSP)
• Youth Suicide Assessment sheet from Conversations on the Fringe (Chris Schaffner)
• Suicide and the Weather
• Quick Reference to Self-Injury
• Hope After Suicide (for family members, friends, etc)
• Living in the Aftermath of Suicide (for youth workers, teachers, etc)
• Resources for Schools in a wake of a suicide
• Stop Suicide