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Adult Help Line:
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972.233.2233
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Teen Help Line:
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972.233.TEEN
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Español Help Line:
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972.233.2428
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If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, it is important to get the facts and take appropriate action.
Seventy-five percent of all suicides give some warning of their intentions to a friend or family member. All suicide threats and attempts must be taken seriously.
The American Association of Suicidology has developed an easy mnemonic to remember the warning signs:
I Ideation
S Substance Abuse
P Purposelessness
A Anxiety
T Trapped
H Hopelessness
W Withdrawal
A Anger
R Recklessness
M Mood Changes
Seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or call our crisis helpline at 972-233-2233 for help should you witness, hear or see someone exhibiting the warning signs for suicide.
The American Association of Suicidology offers these tips for helping someone who is talking about suicide:
Talk openly, directly and matter-of-factly about suicide. It is a myth that talking about suicide will cause someone to attempt suicide.
Be willing to listen and accept expressions of feelings.
Be non-judgmental. Don't lecture on the value of life.
Get involved and show interest and support.
Never dare someone.
Don't act shocked.
Don't be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.
Offer hope that alternatives are available but don't be glib.
Take action. Remove means such as guns or pills.
Call our crisis line at 972-233-2233 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for help.
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Do you need help now?
If you are in crisis or need immediate
help, please call our crisis line now.
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If this is a
life-threatening
emergency,
call 9-1-1
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