IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN A SUICIDAL CRISIS, AND IN IMMEDIATE DANGER
PLEASE CALL 911
Are You Concerned About Suicide or for Someone Else?
You are not alone and help is available. You cannot always predict death by suicide, but you can identify if you or someone you know is at an increased risk for suicidal behavior. You can also learn how to take precautions and seek referrals for effective life saving treatment.
What Are The Warning Signs For Suicide?
These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Seek help as soon as possible if you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs:
· Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
· Looking for a way to kill oneself.
· Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
· Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
· Talking about being a burden to others.
· Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
· Neglecting personal welfare, deteriorating physical appearance.
· Withdrawing from friends, family, and society, or sleeping all the time.
· Losing interest in hobbies, work, school, or other things one used to care about .
· Expressing feelings of excessive guilt or shame.
· Feelings of failure or decreased performance.
If you are experiencing a crisis situation, please call:
Veteran Crisis Responses
The Director of Psychological Health 602-717-9836.
On-Call Chaplain 602-629-4805
National Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, press 1.
State Wide Crisis Lines
Northern Arizona: Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai, Apache, and Mohave counties, 1-877-756-4090.
Maricopa County: 602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314.
Southern Arizona: Graham, Greenlee, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Yuma, LaPaz, Pinal, and Gila Counties 1-866-495-6735.
Pima County: 1-800-796-6762 or 520-622-6000.
