mental health Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or have a medical emergency, please dial 911 for emergency services of 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

suicide prevention Contacts

National Suicide Prevention Line: 988

Services: Free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat/

Services: Free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7


Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and Push “1” for Veteran’s Crisis Line

Services: Free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7


Veterans Crisis Line Text: Text: 838255; Online Chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net

Services: Free, confidential support via text/online chat to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7


OTHER contacts


Recovery International: www.recoveryinternational.org/meetings/

Services: Free, Cognitive-Behavioral based meetings via Zoom, online chat, Facebook, & telephone


The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386

Services: Free, confidential emotional support to LGBTQ+ people in need of crisis support 24/7


SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-4357

Services: Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders



WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE

  • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself

  • Looking for a way to kill oneself

  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose

  • Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain

  • Talking about being a burden to others

  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

  • Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless;

  • Sleeping too little or too much;

  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated;

  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and

  • Displaying extreme mood swings.

This list of Warning Signs for Suicide was developed by an expert review and consensus process that included SAVE’s Executive Director and was informed by a review of relevant research and literature. Additional information about the warning signs can be found in the following published article: Rudd, M. D., Berman, A. L., Joiner, T. E., Jr., Nock, M. K., Silverman, M. M., Mandrusiak, M., et al. (2006). Warning signs for suicide: Theory, research, and clinical applications. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 36(3), 255-262.

SOURCE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

https://save.org/about-suicide/warning-signs-risk-factors-protective-factors/