If you know someone who is at immediate risk of suicide, call 911 right away. It can be difficult when someone you know expresses thoughts about suicide, but you can show support by doing the following:
We can all help prevent suicide. Every year, the Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month.
https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
For Spanish - Text Envía "AYUDA" al 988
Veterans Crisis Line - Text 838255
Disaster Distress Helpline - Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
The Indiana Department of Health Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention created a Suicide Prevention and Postvention Resource Guide to aid members of the community in seeking help for themselves or someone they know. This guide also provides resources for after a suicide whether that be survivors or those grieving.
This is a list of agencies and organizations that are available to help.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call or Text 988
Be Well Crisis Helpline - Speak with a trained counselor 24/7 regarding stress, anxiety, loneliness or mental health strains.
Call 211, enter your zip code, then press 3
Crisis Text Line– A live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive and respond to your text
Text HOME to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line– 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Call 988 then Press 1, Text 838255, or Chat Online
The Trevor Project – Connect to a trained counselor who understands the challenges of LGBTQ youth.
Call 1-866-488-7386, Text 678678, or Chat Online
Mental Health America of Indiana - Works for Indiana's mental health and victory over mental illness through education, advocacy, and direct services.
1431 North Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 638-3501
(317) 638-3540 (fax)
For more resources, please visit the Indiana Department of Health Suicide Prevention Website
If you know someone who is at immediate risk of suicide, call 911 right away. It can be difficult when someone you know expresses thoughts about suicide, but you can show support by doing the following:
If you are struggling or in crisis, remember that there is hope and there are steps you can take to seek help and support.
These tips and helpful information are from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month page.
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