“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.”
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.”
Resources
Are you concerned a friend might be at risk for suicide? Notice the FACTS warning signs:
- F eelings—expressing hopelessness about the future
- A ctions—displaying severe/overwhelming pain or distress
- C hanges—withdrawing from friends; anger or hostility; changing sleep patterns
- T hreats—talking about, writing about, or making plans for suicide
- S ituations—experiencing stressful situations including loss, change, personal humiliation, trouble at home, school or with the law. These can serve as triggers for suicide.
If you notice any of these warning signs you can help!
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior.
- Ask directly about suicide.
- Encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1 800 273-TALK)
- Involve an adult they trust.
(This information is from the FACTS handout available in the Lifelines Curriculum and Making Educators Partners)
You can ask, "What happened to you?" Suicidal thinking can be a response to a loss or a grief that is under the surface, unexpressed.
If a friend is talking or even joking about suicide, it is important to find them help promptly.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 800 273-TALK(8255)
or Text “START” to 741741
National Helpline for Mental and/or
Substance Abuse Disorders (SAMHSA):
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
or TTY 800-487-4889
Suicide prevention resources
for students, parents, and teachers/coaches:
The Jason Foundation: 615 264-2323
Leslie's Hope
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (supports survivors)
American Association of Suicidology
Suicide Prevention Resources for College Students
How to Deal With Grief in College
Peer-to-peer school suicide prevention programs:
Hope Squad
Sources of Strength
Suicide education and training:
QPR Institute
Yellow Ribbon
Drug and alcohol rehab
Columbus Recovery Center
DetoxRehabs.net: A Drug and Alcohol Detox Center Resource
Alcohol Help
Addiction Resources
Start Your Recovery
Addiction Guide
Drug Rehab USA
Lindell Recovery Network
Information on Adolescent Drug Treatment
Free by the Sea Addiction resources for addicts and their families
Live Another Day Addiction resources for all
Detox Local Guide to finding local help for all
Mental health rehab
Fingerprint for Success: Depression
Questions to consider about depression
Neuropsychiatric Hospitals
Online Therapy Directory
College Mental Health Resources
Mental health residential programs
The Center • A Place of HOPE, Washington State
Sierra Tucson Depression Treatment Center, Arizona
Hollywood Pavilion, Florida
Walden Behavioral Care, Massachusetts
Bayridge Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center, Ontario
Connecticut Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center, Connecticut
YouthCare Residential Treatment Center, Utah
Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center, Newport Beach, California
Skyland Trail, Atlanta
Sunset Malibu’s Depression Treatment Center, Malibu, California
Books:
When Nothing Matters Anymore: a Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by Bev Cobain
Why People Die by Suicide by Thomas Joiner
Song:
“You’re Gonna Be Okay” from the album After All These Years by Brian and Jenn Johnson
Photo Credit: Lisa Schmidtgoessling
