Suicide Prevention
Know the signs
"There are far, far better things ahead than anything we leave behind." - C. S. Lewis
SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS
- Threatening to or talking about wanting to die
- Increased apathy, hopelessness
- Poor eating and sleeping habits
- Acquiring a gun
- Stockpiling pills/substance abuse
- Putting personal affairs in order
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and activities usually enjoyed
WHAT YOU CAN DO IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS SUICIDAL
- Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (National Suicide Prevention Hotline)
- See a doctor or therapist
- Contact the local crisis facility
- In case of emergency call 911
- Visit Preventsuicidewi.org to learn more about the warning signs and what more you can do to help
- Text Hello to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
- Call 1-888-552-6642 (Northwest Connections Mental Health Crisis Line)
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?
- learn more about suicide and mental illness
- join your local coalition
- encourage employers, schools, social groups to provide suicide prevention education