Suicide Prevention Resources

Sometimes life gets hard.
Suicidal thoughts are nothing to be ashamed of.
​You're not alone.
​Please tell someone how you're feeling.
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" A journalist tracked down the few dozen individuals who survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge . . .

He asked them what was going through their minds in the 4 seconds between jumping off the bridge and hitting the water.

Every one of them responded that they regretted the decision to jump. One man said,

​' I instantly realized that everything in my life that I thought was unfixable was totally fixable – except for having just jumped '. "1

Crises Line Resources (International)

International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP)



Crises Line Resources (U.S. National)

  • If you're concerned that you, or someone else, is in immediate danger of hurting themselves, call 911.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Also provides a lifeline for Vets and free guidance for how to support a suicidal person. When you call, be patient. Take some slow, deep breaths. You'll be connected to someone who will help you as soon as possible. 

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If you're concerned for someone who may be feeling suicidal – what to do.
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​Suicide Prevention: 5-Step Overview



1.
Ask.
Calmly and without judgment ask:
Are you having thoughts of suicide? How do you hurt?
Listen.


2.
Keep Them Safe.
Determine immediate risk. Remove weapons, pills, etc.
If this is an emergency, call 911.
Listen.


3.
Be There.
Spend time with them, stay in touch.
Listen.


4. 
Help Them Connect.
Make a safety plan, help them set up
"go to" resources.
Listen.


5.
Follow Up.
Check in with that person. Stay connected.
​Listen.
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For more detailed information, go to this link
​or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free guidance and resources:
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1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Hearing impaired:
1-800-799-4889

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​Prayer Line:

Silent Unity is a free prayer line.

​​When you call, you'll be asked, "How may we pray with you?" The person on the line will say a prayer for you while you're on the phone tailored to your request.

Your intention will be held in prayer for 30 days at the Silent Unity Chapel, an oasis of peace and meditation, as they have been doing for over 125 years.

Phone (International): 01-816-969-2000
​Phone (US): 1-800-NOW-PRAY (669-7729)
uPray Mobile Prayer App
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1  T. Friend; The New Yorker Magazine