If you suspect your student is considering suicide, it is important to ask. Sometimes, it is hard to know what to do with the answer though. The Columbia Protocol is a short list of questions you can ask your student which gives you an urgency of action at the end: Low, Moderate, High. The button below will take you to the app which you can download on android or apple devices and will take you through the process step by step. Remember you can always reach out to experts for help!
SUICIDE LIFELINE
800-273-8255 (24/7/356)
Text (Mon-Fri 2-6 PST)
For mental health or emotional distress support or resources, text the Lifeline.
Text 273TALK to 839863
For support and resources for Service Members, Veterans, or their families, text the Military Helpline.
Text mil1 to 839863
For substance use resources and support, text the Alcohol & Drug Helpline.
Text recoverynow to 839863
AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL
888-628-9454
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/
YOUTHLINE
877-968-8491
Text teen2teen to 839863
Chat at www.oregonyouthline.org
A teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Contact us with anything that may be bothering you; no problem is too big or too small! Teens available to help daily from 4-10pm Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by Lines for Life).
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lilfeline is available 24/7 and offers compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm, substance use, or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. You can also dial 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
OREGON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINE
800-923-4357 (24/7/365)
In these challenging times, we provide emotional support, mental health triage, drug and alcohol counseling, or just connection with a person who cares. Callers do not need to be in a crisis to contact this line.
https://www.linesforlife.org/behavioral-health-support-line/
ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE
800-923-4357 (24/7/365)
The Alcohol and Drug Helpline serves anyone who needs information, support or access to resources and treatment for alcohol or drug use.
https://www.linesforlife.org/alcohol-and-drug-helpline/
MILITARY HELPLINE
888-457-4838 (24/7/365)
Support for service members, veterans, and their families that is independent of any branch of the military or government.
https://www.linesforlife.org/mhl/
RECOVERY NOW: TREATMENT ACCESS LINE
855-612-5576
A partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The Treatment Access Line is a 24/7 line with an interactive data system designed to move towards a more streamlined referral process for Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment in Oregon.