Suicide intervention strategies span from childhood education approaches to program development tactics, but if you want one on one tools to step in when someone you know or care about, is considering suicide, you’ve come to the right place.
Thoughts of suicide often spring from a network of life events and challenges involving finance, relationships, emotional health and wellness. Many times the most effective strategies needed to intervene in a crisis, involve several approaches and various types of support.
If you are considering suicide or if you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. You can explore ways to get help and it starts with getting connected to someone who can listen and provide the support you need.
Get Help When Struggling with Thoughts of Suicide
If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself by first finding someone you can trust. Reach out to a friend or a loved one you can trust and tell them that you need to have an important talk. Plan time to sit down and be honest with them about how you’re feeling.
If you don’t have anyone you can talk to, reach out to a Suicide Prevention hotline or chat line or you can attend a support group. You can find someone to listen to you, understand how you’re feeling, offer help or point you to the right resources. The important thing is that you talk to someone, whether it’s someone you know or not.
Getting Help For A Friend or Family Member
If you know someone dealing with thoughts of suicide, there are ways you can help. You can start by offering them support. This could be in the form of conversation or helping them create a safety net of connections and resources to guide them whenever they may be experiencing a crisis.
For more information about suicide prevention, intervention and crisis support, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
