Suicide Prevention
Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention
All suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and attempts should be taken seriously.
Get help 24/7 by calling the Statewide Crisis Line at 801-587-3000
or the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine at 1-800-273-TALK or online at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Trained consultants will provide free and confidential crisis counseling to anyone in need.
Warning Signs of Immediate Risk:
How to help someone who may be at risk for suicide:
Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention
All suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and attempts should be taken seriously.
Get help 24/7 by calling the Statewide Crisis Line at 801-587-3000
or the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine at 1-800-273-TALK or online at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Trained consultants will provide free and confidential crisis counseling to anyone in need.
Warning Signs of Immediate Risk:
- Threatening to hurt or kill themselves
- Looking for ways to kill themselves
- Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide
- Increased substance use
- No reason for living, no sense of purpose
- Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
- Feeling trapped
- Hopelessness
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and society
- Rage, Anger, revenge
- Acting reckless or in risky behaviors
- Dramatic mood changes
How to help someone who may be at risk for suicide:
- If you recognize these warning signs or think someone might be considering suicide- Ask Them! This does not make someone more likely to attempt suicide and can help save lives.
- If you or someone you know is at risk for suicide, take action immediately! Do not leave them alone.
- Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 911
- Take the person to the emergency room or seek help from a mental health professional.
- Listen and tell them there is hope! It can be a great relief to someone in crisis when another person is willing to listen and talk with them about their thoughts.
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