Resources for Suicidal Thoughts

If you or someone you know are feeling suicidal there are Crisis centers available:

 Call - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988

 or Text - Crisis text line - 741741

Further resources for friends and family:

After a loved one's suicide:  /downloads/client_resources/a_guide_for_parents-guardians_-_after_a_loved_ones_suicide_attempt.pdf

Other links to get help:

Staying safe and finding treatment when having suicidal thoughts.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20048230

Ways to cope with suicidal thoughts -  https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/are-you-feeling-suicidal.htm

Safety planning resource - https://bgg.11b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Stanley-Brown-Safety-Plan-8-6-21.pdf

Trevor lifeline (crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ young people) - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/#sm.001frwkek412crb10pc21co78w8rc

If you are trying to support someone in your life  who has shared their suicidal thoughts the following is a good article on how to support someone.  https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/ 

Tips for starting conversations about mental health - https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/talk/?utm_source=HowRightNow&utm_medium=HRNwebsite