Suicide Prevention Toolkit | The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

Suicide Digital Kit

The Harris Center provides ongoing Mental Health Services.
If you are in need of assistance, please visit our Services. If you are in immediate crisis, please use the 24/7 Crisis Hotline by calling 988.

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide Provisional 2022 data show that suicide deaths increased by 2.6% between 2021-2022.

Resources

Dos and Don'ts of helping a suicidal friend

NAMI

Risks of Suicide - Learn More.
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis - Learn More.
- English Guide - Learn More.
- Spanish Guide - Learn More.

CDC Resources

Suicide and Violence Prevention among Gay and Bisexual Men – Learn More.
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event - Learn More.
Injury Center Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs) - Learn More.
Suicide in Rural America - Learn More.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Experiencing Grief or Loss. Learn More.
Feelings of Depression. Learn More.
Feelings of Isolation. Learn More.
Life Transitions. Learn More.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Learn More.
Substance Use Challenges. Learn More.

Other Resources

Suicide Disparities Infographic - Learn More.
Risk and Protective Factors - Learn More.
Suicide and Violence Prevention in the LGBT community -- Learn More.

Need help? Know someone who does?

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org

Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.

Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org

Connect with Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs:

Call 988 then press 1
Text 838255
Chat online