09/03/2024
What a month September is!
A month we are trying to fill with reassurance, love, and all the talks. A month to remember that families are struggling with the loss of a loved one from su***de. A loss our hearts will never heal from. The reason quiet car rides are hard. The reason one smell floods our minds with memories. We can go on and on about all the things it has done to our lives, but always remember how much they loved you.
988 is the national su***de number you are able to CALL and TEXT when you are facing a mental health emergency. 🚨
Need to help a friend? Here’s how.
If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may stir up difficult emotions. If it does, please reach out for support yourself.
Do They Need Your Help?
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for su***de, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline.
•Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
•Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
•Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
•Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
•Talking about being a burden to others
•Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
•Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
•Sleeping too little or too much
•Withdrawing or isolating themselves
•Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
•Extreme mood swings
Contact a Lifeline Center
Never keep it a secret if a friend tells you about a plan to hurt themselves. Call 988 so that you can find out what resources are available in your area, or encourage your loved one to call. Calls are routed to the Lifeline center closest to your area code that can provide you with local resources.
Here are other ways to reach for help.
Veterans, active service members, and their loved ones can reach the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) 24/7 365, by texting 838255, chatting, or calling 988 and pressing 1.
Spanish-Speakers
988 Lifeline voice, text, and chat options are offered in Spanish. To call a Spanish-speaking counselor, dial 988 and then press 2. To text with a Spanish-speaking counselor, text AYUDA to 988. To chat with a Spanish-speaking counselor, please start a chat in Spanish.
Español (Spanish)
Los servicios de llamada, texto, y chat de 988 Lifeline se ofrecen en español. Para comunicarse con un consejero que habla español, marque 988 y luego presione 2. Para enviar un mensaje de texto a un consejero que habla español, envié la palabra AYUDA al 988. Para chatear con un consejero que habla español, por favor inicia un chat en español.
LGBTQI+ Youth and Young Adults
LGBTQI+ people under 25 can access 24/7/365 LGBTQI+ support via 988 Chat or by Text by typing PRIDE. You will be asked if you want to opt-in to this support before you are connected to a counselor. People can also call 988 and press 3 to be connected to LGBTQI+ services.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have 24/7/365 access to 988 Videophone, which can be accessed by clicking on https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/
Remember how loved you are. If you think there isn’t a person in this world that doesn’t care, We do.
-Stay;988
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