Suicide Prevention

Taking an “all hands on deck” approach to suicide prevention can truly save lives. Learning the warning signs and helper tasks that can prevent a suicide equips us with powerful tools for assisting those at risk. Here you will find information on how to help someone who may be suicidal. Read about coping suggestions that the suicidal individual can follow to keep them on the side of choosing themselves and wanting to live. Become familiar with the do’s and don’ts of suicide prevention and the common misconceptions about suicide. Learn to identify the risk factors for suicide along with the actions to take to help a loved one “step back from the edge.”