Suicide Prevention

Are you or someone you know in crisis?

Families are encouraged to reach out to your neighborhood school if you know of a young person experiencing emotional difficulties. Trained school staff will act immediately to offer hope, encouragement and support.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. It provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.

Know the Signs

The following behaviors may be signs that someone is thinking about suicide:

Talk about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves
Express feeling empty, hopeless, or feel like they do not have a reason to live
Have made plans or are looking for ways to kill themselves (i.e., researching ways to die online, buying lethal items, etc.)
Talk about having tremendous guilt or shame
Talk about feeling trapped or feeling like there are no solutions
Express having unbearable pain, physically or emotional
Talk about feeling like a burden to others
Start or increase use of alcohol or drugs
Act anxious or agitated
Withdrawing from loved ones
Change in eating and/ or sleeping habits
Display rage or talk about seeking revenge
Taking risks that could lead to death (i.e., reckless driving)
Talking or thinking about death often
Extreme mood swings (ie., changing from very sad to very calm or happy suddenly)
Giving away important possessions
Saying goodbye to friends and family
Suddenly putting affairs in order, making a will

National Resources

	988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text: 988

	Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

	#BeThe1To Help Save a Life

Local Resources

The Fresno County Suicide Prevention Collaborative unites a cross section of groups for a common goal: to reduce suicides in our community. Government agencies, community-based organizations, non-profits and community members come together to learn about suicide; identify and evaluate prevention efforts; and create an integrated system to address suicide throughout Fresno County.

Local Resources

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