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Suicidal Thoughts

Are you, or someone you know, experiencing suicidal thoughts?

We are here to help! There are many resources available during times of crisis. If this is an emergency, dial 911. Otherwise, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 through call or text.

Call 911

If you or someone you know is in a life threatening emergency or in immediate danger of harming themselves.

  • Mental health crisis help – Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer (Crisis Intervention Team). They are specially trained to help someone in a mental health crisis.
  • Mental health crisis help

    Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer (Crisis Intervention Team). They are specially trained to help someone in a mental health crisis.

Helpful Tactics for Battling Thoughts of suicide

If you don’t feel you can keep yourself safe right now, seek immediate help,
call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

Use your coping skills. Examples might be:

  • Relaxation techniques
  • Exercise
  • Deep breathing

Call/text a friend or loved one

  • Let them know you’re having a difficult day
  • Ask if they can spend some time with you

Find distractions

  • Go for a bike ride or a walk
  • Watch you favorite TV show or movie
  • Go to your favorite place or store

Go somewhere you feel safe

  • Visit a friend or loved one’s home
  • Visit your favorite place or store

Make your environment safe

  • Ask a friend or loved one to store your medications and firearms
  • Lock up medications and firearms

After An Attempt

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Create a Safety Plan

A crisis may come upon you again and if that happens, it is vital to take the correct course of action to keep yourself safe. Developing a safety plan, a written plan of action, that you can refer to can help you overcome suicidal thoughts and get you to safety. This plan is a checklist of actions such as:

  • Contacting your doctor, therapist, or crisis center to help you cope with suicidal thoughts
  • Try specific healthy and enjoyable activities when negative thoughts start to intrude
  • Call a friend or family member who can help you through the suicidal thoughts.

Be sure to learn what your warning signs are so you can spot them early and refer to your safety plan.

Suicide Can Be Prevented

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Interested in one of our Suicide Prevention classes? Fill out the form below to get class times and information.

If you are in a crisis, please call 911 or call or text the Lifeline at 988

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