25. Suicide Awareness & Prevention Sept 2023
Call/text 988, the U.S. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, if you are in a crisis.
Suicide is a serious problem in the United States and around the world. It is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. and 1 in nearly every 100 global deaths is a result of suicide. (multiple sources)
See below for mental health resources. For suicide prevention information, you can contact any of these organizations. Another great resource is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. https://afsp.org/
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Crisis Lines
Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357]
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255
National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564
Mental Health Agencies & Organizations
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - afsp.org
SAMHSA – SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – (800)-662-HELP [4357]
http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals/families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
DBSA – DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-directed national organization focusing on the two most prevalent mental health conditions, depression, and bipolar disorder, which affect more than 21 million Americans, account for 90% of the nation’s suicides every year, and cost $23 billion in lost workdays and other workplace losses.
MHA – MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA
http://www.mhanational.org
Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal.
Mental Health America of the Heartland*
www.mhah.org
913-281-2221
739 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Areas Served: Kansas and Missouri
NAMI – NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS
https://nami.org/
Family Support Helpline: (816) 931-0300
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI Missouri
www.namimissouri.org
(800) 374-2138
Missouri Contact: NAMI St. Louis
Christine Patterson
cpatterson@namistl.org
NIMH – NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL ILLNESS
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead Federal agency for research on mental illnesses. Their mission is to transform the understanding and tr...