RESOURCES

Tips for recognizing Signs of struggle
& starting the conversation

What are some warning signs of suicide?

Talking about death or suicide
Increased use of drugs, alcohol or other risky behaviors
Mood changes, increased agitation, depressed mood
Hopelessness, withdrawal from others
Saying “goodbye” or putting one’s affairs in order

How to have the conversation:

If you’re worried about someone, assume you are the only one who is going to reach out.

Talk to them in private, let them know you care
Listen to their story
Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems, or giving them advice
It’s okay to ask them directly about suicide! (i.e. “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”)
Encourage them to seek help or contact their doctor or therapist

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Crisis Text Line

Visit CrisisTextLine.org

Text "MT" to 741-741
24/7 | Free & Confidential

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Press "1" for Veterans

Veterans suicide prevention text line

Visit veteranscrisisline.net

Text "MT" to 838-255

Live Through This

Live Through This is a collection of stories told by suicide attempt survivors, for suicide attempt survivors. Its mission is to change public attitudes about suicide for the better; to reduce prejudice and discrimination against attempt survivors; to provide comfort to those experiencing suicidal thoughts by letting them know that they’re not alone and tomorrow is possible; or anyone else who might benefit from a deeper understanding of first-person experiences with suicide.

Visit Livethroughthis.org

Man Therapy

Part of a multi- agency effort, including the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention and Cactus, Man Therapy® is giving men a resource they desperately need. A resource to help them with any problem that life sends their way, something to set them straight on the realities of suicide and mental health, and in the end, a tool to help put a stop to the suicide deaths of so many of our men.

Visit mantherapy.org

The Trevor Project:

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. These include a hotline and online, crisis intervention chat service.

Call 1-866-488-7386

Visit TheTrevorProject.org