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It’s OK to Say Suicide.

Source: The JED Foundation
Resource Type: Multimedia
Topics: Awareness & Stigma Reduction, Campus MH Services & Screening, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Threat Assessment & Crisis Intervention, Wellness
Population Focus: Resources for Campuses & Professionals, Resources for Students
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If you’re scared to say the word suicide—either because you’re thinking about it, you’re worried someone you know might be considering it, or, you just don’t know how to talk about it—we want you to know it’s OK to say it.

Being able to talk openly about suicide opens the door for people to get help. This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we are here to not only tell you it’s OK to say suicide, we’re here to show you how.

You can start by listening to the stories of the nine amazing young adults featured in the documentary “Each and Every Day” whose lives were saved by saying suicide and asking for help. Then you can use and share the resources on this page to start your own life-saving conversation.

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Crisis Care Support

Please dial 911 if this is a medical or psychiatric emergency.

For 24/7 crisis counselor support, please contact: Call 988 (the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) for 24/7 crisis counselor support. Or access Crisis Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

Text Home to 741-741 for Crisis Text Line or visit crisistextline.org

LGBTQ+ youth can also contact The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386; Text START to 678-678; or access Trevor Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help

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