Disclaimer: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help, you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional.

WORRIED ABOUT SUICIDE? 

LEARN THE F.A.C.T.S.! 

FEELINGS 

Expressing hopelessness about the future. 

ACTIONS 

Displaying severe/overwhelming pain or distress. 

CHANGES 

Showing worrisome behavioral clues or marked changes in behavior, 

including: withdrawal from friends or changes in social activities; anger or hostility; or changes in sleep. 

THREATS 

Talking about, writing about, or making plans for suicide. 

SITUATIONS 

Experiencing stressful situations including those that involve 

loss, change, create personal humiliation, or involve getting into trouble at home, in school, or with the law. These kinds of situations can serve as triggers for suicide. 

YOUTH SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS 

1. Talking about or making plans for suicide 

2. Expressing hopelessness about the future 

3. Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress 

4. Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of warning signs. Specifically, this includes significant: • Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations 

• Changes in sleep (increased or decreased) 

• Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context. • Recent increased agitation or irritability. 

IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THESE WARNING SIGNS, YOU CAN HELP. 

1. Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior. 

2. Ask directly about suicide. 

3. Encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273–TALK (8255). 4. Involve an adult they trust. 

Remember, if you have an IMMEDIATE concern about someone’s safety, call 911 right away! 

HOW TO RESPOND 

1. Ask if they are okay or if they are having thoughts of suicide. 

2. Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior 3. Listen attentively and non-judgmentally 

4. Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard 

5. Tell them they are not alone 

6. Let them know there are treatments available that can help 

7. If you are, or they are, concerned, guide them to additional professional help. 

If you think that a child may need help right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK 8255). Your call is free and confidential. Trained crisis workers in your area can assist you and the youth in deciding what they need right now. 

REMEMBER: IF ANYONE IS HARMING THEMSELVES NOW OR HAS JUST HARMED THEMSELVES, CALL 911 OR TAKE THEM TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM IMMEDIATELY.

Suicide Prevention Cheat Sheet 

Mental Health Recovery Services Hotline**: Greene County 937-399-9500

Youth America Hotline: (877) YOUTHLINE, 877-968-8454

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services—text “4hope” to 741 741

Suicide Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

**Mobile Crisis Team and Consultation 877-695-6333

Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) is a comprehensive program available to all youth up to age 21 and their families. MRSS staff meet with youth and families in person wherever they are to provide intensive services to address emotional and/or behavioral issues that require intervention. Families can stay with MRSS for up to 60 days. For more information visit solutionsccrc.org

Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386

• Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. 

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES 

www.sprc.org 

www.afsp.org 

www.grantushope.org 

www.activeminds.org (college and high school) 

www.jedfoundation.org (college) 

www.thetrevorproject.org (LGBTQ) 

www.hopeline.com 

www.companionsonajourney.org 

www.save.org 

www.ohiospf.org 

      www.qprinstitute.com