Suicide Prevention
Need Help Now?
Call 
- The toll-free Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) Hotline for your region
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- The Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255), PRESS #1
- 911 for emergency services
- Other crisis hotlines
Text 
- The Crisis Text Line, Text MOSAFE to 741741
- The Veteran's Crisis Line, text 838255
Chat 
Reach Out
- Visit our Mental Health Services Locator for information on mental health services and resources in your area
- Visit SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
- Build your support network and talk to someone you trust:
- Personal physician or nurse
- School counselor, psychologist, or social worker
- Clergy member
- Family, friend or co-worker
- Utilize your Employee Assistance Program
- Join a support group
Get Involved
- You are invited to take action this September to help prevent suicide in your community-learn about effective suicide prevention, share stories of hope, and empower everyone to be there for those in distress.
- Check out SPRC’s two-page resource with ideas to help anyone, anywhere get involved
Missouri Suicide Statistics
National Suicide Statistics
Suicide Prevention Facts & Resources
Additional Suicide Prevention & Awareness Information:
Find out about getting involved in suicide prevention
Read the latest CDC report on suicide
Read the November 2018 CDC Director's statement on life expectancy
Find suicide prevention training
Learn about current initiatives
Other resources
More information, CONTACT
Stacey Williams, LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Email Stacey.Williams@dmh.mo.gov or call 1-800-575-7480
*Please note that this e-mail account is NOT monitored 24/7 for comments
If you need immediate assistance, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)