What should I do if I think someone is suicidal?
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If you think someone is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone.
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Try to get the person to seek immediate help from his or her doctor or the nearest hospital emergency room, or call 911.
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Eliminate access to firearms or other potential tools for suicide, including unsupervised access to medications.
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A suicidal person urgently needs to see a doctor or psychiatrist
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Call for help:
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1-800-273-TALK
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1-800- SUICIDE
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Winnebago County Crisis: 920-233-7707
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Outagamie County Crisis: 920-832-4646
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The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: dial 988
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Signs of Suicide
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Talking about suicide
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Preoccupation with death
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Making comments or asking questions about suicide
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Statements about hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness
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Suddenly happier, calmer
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Loss of interest in things one cares about
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Visiting or calling people one cares about
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Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order
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Giving things away
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Social isolation
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Loss of concentration
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Loss of energy
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Irritability (especially with teens)
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Worrying, Brooding, Stomach complaints
Who Do I Call For Help (Crisis Hotlines):
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK [8255]
TTY: (800) 799-4TTY [4889]
Español: (888) 628-9454
Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org
(Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender)
1-866-488-7386 [866 - 4 U TREVOR]
National “YOUTH” Crisis Helpline
1-800-999-9999
List of Wisconsin county crisis lines
http://www.preventsuicidewi.org
Hover over your county on the map
2-1-1 Directory
The mission of United Way 2-1-1 is to provide easy, simple access to health and human services, to give callers an opportunity to give or get help, and to serve as a hub for community information in times of disaster.
Dial 211 or 1-800-924-5514