Allegany Mental Health Matters – Mental Health Resources for Our Community

WANT TO TALK?

Depression or anxiety? Problems with alcohol or drugs? Thoughts of suicide?

[ Crisis can take many forms. ]

Call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988

Suicide Is Preventable

Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Lifeline is FREE, confidential, and always available. HELP a loved one, a friend, or yourself. Community crisis centers answer Lifeline calls.

Learn the Warning Signs

These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide.

Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If someone has talked about a plan, has or recently purchased a gun, or has indicated they are in the active stages of suicide, call 911 immediately.

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.

Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying 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.

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