Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for more than 47,500 deaths in 2019.
In 2019, 12 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million made a plan to die by suicide, and 1.4 million attempted suicides according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. There are many factors that contribute to suicide. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce factors that increase risk and increase factors that promote resilience.
What we can do…
· Show you care: “I’m concerned about you.”
· Listen without judging or giving advice
· Take all talk of suicide seriously
· Stay calm and stay with the person.
· Ask directly about suicide: “Are you thinking about suicide?” You will NOT put the idea of suicide into someone’s head by asking this question. Get help. Do not leave the person. Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or text LOU to 741741 to connect to a trained Crisis Counselor.
Resources for Loss Survivors: includes information about healing conversations and where you can find local support groups for Kentucky.
Resources:
- Mental Health LOU
- NAMI Louisville
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Kentucky Chapter
- Behavioral Health Crisis Prevention and Intervention Resources for Individuals in Kentucky
Help is only a call or text away
Crisis Text Line
Text LOU to 741741
24/7 Adult Crisis Line (502) 589-4313
24/7 Child Crisis Line (502) 589-8070
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Spanish)
(888) 628-9454
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
(800) 799-4889
(800) 273-8255 Press 1
Trevor Project: LGBTQ+ Community
866-488-7386
(877) 565-8860
Community Crisis Services
Cardinal Success Program Counseling Services @ The NIA Center
502-852-8388
Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center
502-456-5451
Spalding University: Center for Behavioral Health
502-792-7011
502.451.3333 or 800.451.3637
866-373-6085 - Dupont
800-866-8876 - KMI
Bridgehaven Mental Health Services
502-585-9444