Suicide Prevention

  • *IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS FOR YOURSELF OR A FRIEND, TALK WITH YOUR TEACHER OR SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR HELP* 

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    1.800.273.TALK (8255)

    It's Okay to Ask About Suicide 

    The Trevor Project

    1.866.488.7386

    Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24

    American Association of Suicidology 

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    Hopeline 

    Over the phone crisis counseling and suicide intervention 

    24 Hour Crisis Line:  (919) 231-4525

    Holly Hill Hospital 

    Emergency mental health services 

    Telephone: (919) 250-7000 (24 hours) 

    UNC Crisis and Assessment 

    Emergency mental health services 

    The crisis service number is (919) 966-2166 

    To obtain an appointment, call (919) 966-5217 

    Wake County Human Services 

    Crisis and Assessment Services (CAS) 

    Emergency mental health services 

    Emergency Number: (919) 250-1260 (24 hours) 

    Non-emergency mental health and substance abuse clinics 

    Telephone: (919) 250-3133 

    Hospice of Wake County, Inc. 

    Grief counseling 

    (919) 828-0890 

    After Hours: 

    Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc. 

    Mobile Crisis Service for adults and children 

    24 hour Crisis Line: 

    Phone:  1-877-626-1772 

    Mobile Unit:  (919) 799-0701 

  • Warning Signs for Suicide 

    • Verbal or written threats of suicide
    • Changes in personality 
    • Previous suicide attempts
    • Sleep disturbances 
    • Changes in eating habits
    • Drop in school performance 
    • Use of drugs or alcohol
    • Giving away Possessions 
    • Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
    • Themes of suicide, death, or depression in essays or artwork
    • Withdrawal from family, friends, or prior interests  

     

    What to do: 

    • Listen and express concern in a nonjudgmental way.
    • Show that you care. 
    • Take action---get them connected with professional help.
    • Take suicide threats seriously. 
    • Ask questions openly (“Do you have a plan to hurt yourself?”  “Will you talk to someone who can help?”).
    • Stay with them. 
    • Tell a trusted adult. 

      

     

    What not to do: 

    • Do not keep threats a secret.
    • Do not leave the friend alone. 
    • Do not think this is a joke.
    • Do not try to be a therapist -tell a trusted adult. 

     

    *If you have concerns for yourself or a friend, talk with your teacher or school counselor for help*