Suicide Prevention
Warning Signs
Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warnings.
Pay attention to these warning signs:
Suicide threats, direct and indirect
Obsession with death
Poems, essays and drawings that refer to death
Giving away belongings
Dramatic change in personality or appearance
Irrational, bizarre behavior
Overwhelming sense of guilt, shame or rejection
Changed eating or sleeping patterns
Severe drop in school performance
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.
Call or Text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
Numbers to Text
Trevor Text: Text START to 678-678
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Your Life Your Voice: Text VOICE to 20121
Numbers to Call
Crisis Response Team: 989-895-2300
Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Your Life Your Voice: 1-800-448-3000
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
Yellow Ribbon
Yellow Ribbon is a suicide prevention program dedicated to making suicide prevention accessible to everyone and removing barriers to help.
Call the Bay/Arenac County Crisis Line at 1-800-327-4693
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides a virtual learning lab designed to help state- and community-level partnerships build and improve more effective prevention efforts.
SPRC presents a blueprint for developing and sustaining suicide prevention efforts that are most likely to be effective. This center also include resources for suicide prevention in specific settings such as schools, college campuses, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
For more information please visit the SPRC website: Suicide Prevention Resource Center
F.A.C.T.S.
Do you know someone who is talking about harming themselves? Your first step in helping may be as simple as learning the FACTS or warning signs. The following signs may mean that a youth is at risk for suicide, particularly if that person attempted suicide in the past.
Feelings- Expressing hopelessness about the future.
Actions- Displaying severe/overwhelming pain or distress.
Changes- Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, including: withdrawal from friends, anger or hostility, 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.
If you notice any of these warning signs, you can help!
Even though it can be scary, the best option it o reach out for help from an adult. You might have promised not to tell anyone, but this is a promise worth breaking. You can help by someone who will know what to do, like a counselor, parent, principal, or teacher. Encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. If you have IMMEDIATE concern about someone's safety, call 911 right away!