Suicide Prevention/ Intervention
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, help is available.
Call 911, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255), or text the Crisis Line (741741)
Warning Signs of Suicide
Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or obtaining a gun
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
Talking about being a burden to others
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or feeling isolated
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
Displaying extreme mood swings
Resources
Area hospitals
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital — 1220 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa (414-454-6600: call for phone intake prior to arrival)
Milwaukee County Mental Health — 9455 W. Watertown Plank Road (414-257-6995)
Rogers Memorial — 4600 W. Schroeder Drive, Brown Deer, or 11101 W. Lincoln Avnue, West Allis (1-800-767-4411: call for phone intake prior to arrival)
Milwaukee County Crisis Line (414-257-7222)
Children's Mobile Crisis Team (414-257-7621)
Trevor Project Lifeline — specializing in services to the LGBTQ community (1-866-488-7386)