Suicide Prevention Resources
If you or a friend need to talk with a counselor for help or for resources available in your area, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
Warning Signs
Four out of five teens who attempt suicide give clear warning signs.
Warning Signs of suicidal ideation include, but are not limited, to the following:
Talking about suicide
Making statements about feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless
A deepening depression
Preoccupation with death
Taking unnecessary risks or exhibiting self-destructive behavior
Out-of-character behavior
A loss of interest in the things one cares about
Visiting or calling people one cares about
Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order
Giving prized possessions away
Along with these warning signs, there are certain Risk Factors that can elevate the possibility of suicidal ideation.
Perfectionist personalities
Gay and Lesbian youth
Learning disabled youth
Loners
Youth with low self-esteem
Depressed youth
Students in serious trouble
Abused, Molested, or Neglected Youth
Genetic predisposition
Parental history of violence, substance abuse, or divorce
Students
You can make a difference and help us fight the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide. Below is a list of things you can do in your own community to make a difference.
Educate yourself about the magnitude of the problem, the signs of concern, and the tools of prevention. You can educate yourself by visiting our Rascal Flatts B1 Project and taking the pledge at www.rascalflattsb1.com. Encourage your friends to take the pledge and B1 too.
Be there for a friend by being observant, asking questions, listening, responding, and getting help for your friend.
Never keep a friend’s suicidal thoughts to yourself. Know who you can turn to for help and guidance such as a parent, teacher, coach, or a trusted adult to seek professional help.
Additional Information
Suicide Prevention Resources and Training
