September 4-10 is National Suicide Prevention Week

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - National Mental Health Information Center

"In Harms Way: Suicide in America" from the National Institute of Mental Health

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Out of the Darkness Community Walks

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

Suicide Prevention and Mood Disorders

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action

Stop A Suicide, Today! Prevention of Suicide is Everybody’s Business

ACT now to stop a suicide! Have you heard someone say…

“Life isn't worth living.”

“You'll be sorry when I'm gone.”

“There's nothing I can do to make it better.”

“My family would be better off without me.”

What to do:

Take it seriously and be willing to listen.

Take the initiative and voice your concern.

Get professional help immediately.

Tragically, suicide is a fatal response to a treatable condition, usually depression. Did you know that 70% of people who commit suicide tell someone about their plans or give warning signs?

Anyone, member or guest can click here to TAKE A FREE, confidential, anonymous mental health screening or call (877) 769-5501.

Remember that Care Choices members have 24/7 access to Mental Health Services by calling the MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE number on the front of your Care Choices card. MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS ANSWER ALL CALLS. No referral is needed.

Sources:

http://www.stopasuicide.org/actdecision.html