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)