Suicide Prevention
Surviving A Suicidal Crisis
If you are thinking about suicide: Read this First (from Metanoia.org)
For immediate assistance
- Call the toll-free Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) Hotline for your region
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room
- Or call 911 for emergency services
The Mental Health Services Locator can provide information on mental health services and resources in your area.
Other Possible Personal Resources
- Personal Physician or Nurse
- School counselor, psychologist, social worker, or nurse
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Clergy
- Family, Friends, and/or Co-workers
If you need help contact Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Are you helping a friend? You may want to read "Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Person" from the American Association of Suicidology.
The Stop a Suicide Today website offers additional information that may be helpful, such as the Suicide Risk Questionnaire, a list of what not to do, and what to expect during the evaluation process.
In some instances those who are in danger of harming themselves refuse to seek help and it may become necessary to seek involuntary treatment.
If you are interested in learning about suicide prevention training that is available in Missouri, please visit our training page.
Missouri Data:
Is suicide a problem in Missouri? Nearly 800 Missourians die by suicide each year (more than homicide, drunk driving or AIDS). Visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services websites below to generate customized tables.
These sites also provide Missouri related data:
- Missouri Data Fact Sheet (from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
- Missouri's Child Fatality Review Program (CFRP)
- WISQARS™ (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System)
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Downloads
- DMH Suicide Fact Sheet
- State Suicide Prevention Plan
- "Help Available" Poster
- Well Aware Bullentin (Fall 2010)
News from the Missouri Suicide Prevention Project
- Now accepting proposals for the 2011-2012 Youth Suicide Prevention Funding Allocation Program (Deadline is January 31, 2012)
- Visit our Facebook page
- Visit our Calendar of Events
- The Related Links page provides a list of other organizations involved in suicide prevention.
Get Involved - Please see our list of things that you can do to help increase awareness and education about suicide prevention.
Receive Updates - Click here to subscribe to the "Suicide Prevention in Missouri" (SPIM-L) listserv.
Contact Us - send an email to the Suicide Prevention Project staff