Suicide Prevention
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“Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better.”
— Unknown
Sometimes it can seem as though there’s no hope, but hope is always one breath away. You’re not alone … Reach out to someone and allow them to know your pain & your struggles. If you don’t have someone in your life to talk with, call us … We’re here for you.
How to know when someone needs your help:
Talks openly or gives veiled hints about death and/or suicide.
May be depressed and withdrawn.
May take steps to put affairs in order.
May abuse drugs or alcohol.
May have lost a loved one, suffered a major illness or lost his/her job.
May have made previous attempts at suicide.
May speak of being a burden to others.
Listen and encourage the person to talk.
Ask directly about thoughts of death or suicide.
Tell the person you care.
Acknowledge their fears, despair, pain and sadness.
Provide reassurance, but do not dismiss the problem or their feelings.
Ask if they have a plan, if so collaborate on ways to disable the means. For example, remove all firearms, pills, knives, etc..
Stay with the person if they are at high risk.
Get help from professionals and offer to go with them to provide support.
Provide contact numbers and assist them in calling the local or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Education & Training
CSNA provides professional training, community education and a speakers’ bureau, as well as general and specialized training courses for volunteers and staff members.
A speaker is available from Crisis Services for your school or group.
Call 256-716-4052 for more information.
