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If you or a friend are thinking about suicide, call:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  call or text 988

Text: “hope” or “hi” to the number 741741

Foundation 2 Crisis Center: 319-362-2174 or 1-800-332-4224

Iowa Crisis Chat:  www.iowacrisischat.org

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION

If someone you know exhibits signs of suicide:

  • Do not leave the person alone
  • Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.
  • Call or text the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
  • Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.

Warning Signs of Suicide:

  • Talking about wanting to die
  • Looking for a way to kill oneself
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Displaying extreme mood swing

The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes suicide.

Students have been taught to use ACT–

A- Acknowledge

C- Care

T- Tell

Our schools utilize SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Programs, which is a nationally recognized and evidence-based program to educate youth.  For more information, https://mentalhealthscreening.org/programs/sos-signs-of-suicide.

If in Crisis…

Foundation 2 Crisis Center provides trained, compassionate telephone counselors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can reach a crisis counselor by calling 319-362-2174 in the Cedar Rapids local calling area or 1-800-332-4224 anywhere else in Iowa. Our crisis center serves the state of Iowa.

Crisis Textline  Text HELLO to 741741

National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)

Waypoint Domestic Abuse/Crisis Line 319-365-1458

Iowa Help Line  855-800-1239 or text iowahelpline.org

Iowa Crisis Chat:  www.iowacrisischat.org

Línea de Ayuda en Iowa  En asociación con EMBARC, la Oficina de Asuntos Latinos a establecido la Línea de Ayuda en Iowa.  La línea provee servicios de información, recursos, apoyo, abogacia, manejo de su caso e interpretación en espanol.  Horas de operación:  Lunes – Viernes 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Link to find resources within our community

National Alliance on Mental Illness in Linn County