Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide and don’t know what to do? It may feel like a black cloud that follows you everywhere and just doesn’t lift. You are not alone. And, you don’t have to go through this alone. How can you get the help you need?
Helping a family member or a friend who experience suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming and stressful. Has your family member or friend attempted suicide or died by suicide? You too, don’t have to go through this alone. How can you get the help you need?
There is help available. It may start with talking with a professional who has experience helping other individuals who experience suicidal thoughts or individuals who have family members or friends who also struggle with suicide thoughts or have attempted or died by suicide. There are also resources available for those who feel overwhelmed and lost. There are several platforms to choose from (text, phone, web, in person support services available).
Suicide Lifelines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
IMAlive – 1-800-784-2433
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357
California Youth Crisis Line – 800-843-5200
The Trevor Project (suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth) – 1-866-488-7386
Information About Suicide
Help Guide Suicide Prevention – Information about suicide, misconceptions about suicide, warning signs, and prevention tips. This website also includes information for individuals who are supporting family members or friends who are suicidal.
Mayo Clinic – Information about how to support someone who is suicidal (what questions to ask, warning signs to look out for, how to seek immediate help (also please see the “Suicide Lifelines” information above), and information for teens.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Information about suicide prevention, what to do when someone is in crisis, signs and symptoms of suicidality, risk factors, treatment options, and other information.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (website) – information about suicide prevention.
Youth Suicide Warning Signs – Information about youth suicide for youth and caregivers, family members, and friends of teens who are suicidal.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Information about suicide prevention and additional resources for support.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Healthline Suicide Prevention Resource Guide – Resources, phone numbers, and websites that provide linkages to support for persons who are suicidal and family members and friends who support someone who is suicidal.
