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Suicide Prevention

I or someone I know Is thinking about suicide. What do I do?

Call the following crisis lines available 24/7:

Bay Area Crisis Hotline: 650-579-0350 or 800-273-TALK (8255), www.crisiscenter.cc
National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 800-SUICIDE, 800-784-2433, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Know the Warning Signs for Suicide

Know the Signs: Learn the signs, find the words and reach out - www.suicideispreventable.org
IS PATH WARM?: www.suicidology.org/web/guest/stats-and-tools/suicide-warning-signs

Important Resources

You or someone you know might not be thinking about suicide, however, may want a caring person to talk to about specific issues, or you would rather chat online.

Youth Web Site: www.onyourmind.net – Q&A, hotlines, referrals and chat room staffed by trained youth to provide a safe, anonymous, non-judgmental place for other youth to discuss depression, suicide, family, pressure, school, friends, cutting, identity or anything.
Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 650-573-3950 – Questions or concerns about substance use? The Helpline provides a non-judgmental place to check in and obtain support and resource information.
Parent Support Line: 888-220-7575 – Crisis support and assistance for the most stressful occupation – parenting. Sensitive, informed help to deal with the stressful issues around child-rearing. www.crisiscenter.cc
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, press 1 - for Vet’s and their family members.
Older Adults: 800-971-0016, Institute On Aging
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743) or Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386

Other Resources/Links

Families/Friends
- www.dosomething.org/preventsuicide
- Friends For Survival - a national non-profit outreach organization open to those who have lost family or friends by suicide, and also to professionals who work with those who have been touched by a suicide tragedy. Friends For Survival, organized by and for survivors, has been offering services since 1983. All staff and volunteers have been directly impacted by a suicide death: (800) 646-7322 or (916) 392-0664, http://www.friendsforsurvival.org
- NAMI San Mateo County 650-638- 0800 www.namisanmateo.org
- Parent Support Line: 888-220-7575
Teens/Young Adults
- www.reachout.com - stories, facts, blogs, information for teens to help themselves or a friend.
- www.onyourmind.net - live, anonymous chat with teen counselors
LGBTQQ Youth
- The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org. Trevor Lifeline: (866) 4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
- Outlet: www.projectoutlet.org
- LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Older Adults
- Institute On Aging: Helpline: 800-971-0016, www.ioaging.org/services/cesp_suicide_prevention_help.html
Veterans and Family Members
- Operation Welcome Home - http://www.veterans.ca.gov/
- Veteran’s Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, press 1

Get Involved

The San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Initiative meets the 4th Wednesday of every other month. 1:30 to 3 PM. See the BHRS Training Calendar for details or for more information or to get involved in the Suicide Prevention Initiative, or information on County programs or trainings, please contact Kristin Dempsey at 650-372-3214, or KDempsey@smcgov.org.

Identified countywide Priorities to improve suicide prevention

Groups	Objectives
Adult	Obtain more use of existing resources (PES, ACCESS) Identify (mapping) county resources and outreach
Older Adult	Develop assessment/educational materials Pilot information to specific places (primary care)
Youth/Transition Age Youth	Talk - seeing resources from their perspective Look at education for adults re: the step before PES
Cultural Competence	Use existing Cultural Competency Initiatives to work on PSA
Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD)	Review "best practices" for working with AOD clients; how to do trainings and focus on high risks/times
Trauma-informed	Create accessible support groups throughout the county Tap into locations/organizations to expand resources Utilize support groups as prevention/intervention for specific groups