How Can I Help?

Ask directly: Are you thinking about hurting yourself?  (It won’t put the idea in their head if it wasn’t there to begin with).  

LISTEN, comfort, support and reassure that you will help them the best you can. 

If the person has a plan, means and intends to hurt themselves - don’t leave them alone and don’t keep it a secret! 

Get Help!  A mental healthcare professional or medical person will be able to assist. 

In an Emergency, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or go to the nearest ER.