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IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center that provides crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This confidential service helps anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.

IF THIS IS NOT AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS AND WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPEAK’S PROGRAMS, CLICK HERE.

WAYS TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH SUICIDE IDEATION

Who is at risk for suicide?
People with diagnosed mental illnesses and chemical use have a higher risk for suicide than the general population. While suicide rates among youth have increased, suicide rates are higher among middle aged and older adults. Suicide can affect anyone but there is research that suggests it is more prevalent among certain groups of people. 

These include groups who:

  • are aged between 15-24 years old and people over the age of 60

  • currently have a mental health or substance abuse disorder or have a history of it

  • have a family history of suicide, substance, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse

  • have access to firearms

  • are in prison or recently released from prison

  • have a severe or chronic illness

What are the warning signs of suicide?

These are the warning signs someone may be at immediate risk of attempting suicide:

  • Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves

  • Talking about feeling empty or hopeless or having no reason to live

  • Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions

  • Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain

  • Talking about being a burden to others

  • Withdrawing from family and friends

  • Giving away important possessions

  • Saying goodbye to friends and family

  • Putting affairs in order, such as making a will

  • Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving extremely fast

  • Talking or thinking about death often