Everyone's Life Matters

GETTING HELP

If you feel you or a friend are contemplating suicide, (See warning signs below) it is importatnt to get help right away. Please let a trusted adult know.

The Counseling Center Staff is always available should you need to talk about an concerns you may have regarding suicide. Please help us help others by making us aware.

DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND WEEKENDS

If you are not in school and feel you have no one to talk to please consider contacting the Huntington Hot line, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or Crisis Text Line which all provide 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

National Suicide Prevention Website

Call: 1-800-273-8255

Huntington Hotline

Call: 1-631-549-8700

Crisis Text Line

Text 741741

from anywhere in the USA to speak with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Warning Signs

IS PATH WARM?

I IDEATION - Repetitive Thoughts About Suicide

S SUBSTANCE ABUSE - Excessive or Increased Use of Drugs/Alcohol

P PURPOSELESSNESS - Feels Life Has No Meaning

A ANXIETY - Overwhelmed By Current Situation

T TRAPPED - Feels There Is No Way Out

H HOPELESSNESS - Sees No Possibility of a Better Future

W WITHDRAWAL - Distancing Self From Family and Friends

A ANGER - Uncontrolled Rage; Seeking Revenge

R RECKLESSNESS - Lack of Concern Re: Consequences of Actions

M MOOD CHANGES - Sudden or Unusual For This Person

Other Resources

• Information & Resource List
  • http://www.preventsuicideli.org/Resources.aspx
  • https://childmind.org/article/coping-with-a-parents-suicide/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=childmind&utm_content=6+-+Coping+With+a+Parentrsquos+Suicide&utm_campaign=weekly+022817&source=weekly+022817
• Articulos/Informacion en Espanol
  • https://childmind.org/article/hacer-suicidio-preocupa/