Suicide Prevention

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IN A SUICIDE EMERGENCY

Take the individual to an emergency room or mental
health walk-in clinic
Do not leave the person alone until professional help is with
him/her
Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that
could be used in a suicide
attempt

If you or someone you know is at risk for suicide…

If you witness, hear or see anyone exhibiting any of the warning signs listed below, get help IMMEDIATELY by contacting a mental health professional or calling

9-1-1

or

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

or

Mental Health Crisis Center
707-463-4396

Critical warning signs

Someone threatening to hurt or kill themself,
or talking of wanting to hurt or kill themself
Someone looking for ways to kill themself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means
Someone talking or writing about death, dying
or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person