Suicide Prevention
If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741. Talk to trained counselors who care, 24/7/365
If you or a loved one is at imminent risk, please contact 9-1-1 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer.
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CRISIS RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is in crisis and in need of immediate help, here are some resources:
- Crisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741 or text AYUDA for help in Spanish
- Mental Health Crisis Team phone number in your Minnesota county
- National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988
- Press 1 for Veteran Crisis Line
- Press 2 for Spanish
- The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386
- Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline at 833-600-2670
SUICIDE IN MINNESOTA
NAMI Minnesota’s suicide awareness programing is funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and individual donations. To learn more about statewide suicide awareness efforts at MDH, visit their website. To learn more about the Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan visit here.
Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for Minnesotans and tenth nationally. In 2019, 830 Minnesotans died by suicide. From 1999-2017, suicide deaths steadily increased by 53 percent.
Suicides are not experienced equally across age groups, genders, or geography in Minnesota. Per 100,000 Minnesotans, 4.8 women and 21.6 men died by suicide in 2018. American Indians have the highest rate of death by suicide out of all races/ethnicities – almost double the national average. For a breakdown of more statistics, click here.
To learn more about suicide prevention, check out our helpful fact sheets and NAMI classes below!
Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network
HELPFUL FACT SHEETS
- Understanding Suicide After a Loss *
- How to Help a Friend After a Suicide *
- How to Handle Special Occasions After a Suicide Loss *
- After an Attempt for Family Members
- After an Attempt for Individuals
- After an Attempt for Emergency Department Staff
- Suicide and Life Insurance *
* Included in the Bereavement Envelope with additional resources. NAMI Minnesota offers free informational packets for professionals to distribute to families who have been impacted by a suicide loss. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION VIDEOS
- Understanding Depression: Hope Through Treatment Series, and for survivors Understanding Depression, The Suicide Connection Series
RESOURCES AND ONGOING SUPPORT
If you are looking for resources and ongoing support, please click the links below for more information:
- NAMI Minnesota Suicide Prevention Classes
- Helping Your Loved One Who Is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends
Suicide Loss Survivor Support Groups
➔ SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) Support Groups for Suicide Loss Survivors
- AFSP (American Society For Suicide Prevention) Support Groups for Suicide Loss Survivors