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

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Call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988

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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.

Gambling Training Program

Attention mental health and substance use professionals in Maryland! Register for December’s virtual problem gambling trainings through the University of Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling by visiting this link: mdproblemgambling.com/training/upcoming-training-and-events/ FREE CEUs are provided.

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