Did you know September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? Please know if you are struggling, you are not alone. There are resources out there to help you (or a loved one) navigate treatment options.
Posted on: September 6, 2022 - 11:52am
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. Here are a few resources to help you or a loved one:
- Connect to a Crisis Hotline:
- If you are in crisis, get immediate help: Call 9-1-1
- National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 (1-888-628-9454 for Spanish)
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; Free and confidential emotional support line available 24/7. Call or text 988 (Veterans: Press 1, Spanish Line: Press 2)
- The Trevor Project; Free, confidential and secure 24/7 service for LGBTQ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386 ot text 678-678
- Trans Lifeline; Free 24/7 trans peer support, run by and for trans people. Call 1-877-565-8860
- Mass "2-1-1"; Free, confidential, and multilingual help 24/7. Call 1-800-662-4357
- If you or a loved one would like to learn more about how to access treatment please call Meaghan Ritcey, Public Health Nurse for the City of Waltham at 781-314-3305 or email Meaghan at mritcey@city.waltham.ma.us
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Resource Guides & Suicide Prevention Resources
- CDC Suicide Prevention resources
- Various health, food, housing, and family resources available through WATCH CDC
- See a list of Substance Addiction Services available in Mass (including eligibility criteria)
- Overdose and recovery information from the CDC
- Substance use prevention information & resources from MassGov
- Department of Mental Health Young Adult Substance Abuse Resource Guide
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