Suicide Prevention

Suicide Warning Signs

Recognize behaviors that are common signs someone may be considering suicide:

• Acting recklessly or taking dangerous risks
• Eating and sleeping more or less
• Experiencing dramatic mood swings
• Feeling empty, hopeless or trapped
• Seeming extremely sad, anxious, agitated or angry
• Talking about wanting to die or making a plan
• Using alcohol or drugs more
• Withdrawing from friends, family and society

Responding to Suicide Warning Signs

If you notice these high-risk signs, talk to the person with care and understanding. Encourage the person to seek help from a mental health professional or a 24/7 helpline. If there’s an immediate mental health crisis, call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or call 911 to get help.

Refer to our list of local, state and national mental health resources for additional support. They provide access to confidential crisis and wellness services, peer support and resiliency and recovery resources.

Prevention Through Education

Suicide Prevention Training

Sign up for CentraCare’s monthly online training. You’ll learn how to help someone who might be thinking about suicide. Our suicide prevention manager will guide you in your journey to help others. You’ll learn more about warning signs and how to respond and connect with someone to help prevent suicide. Sessions are open to the public.

Take 5 to Save Lives

Be a part of a worldwide movement to save lives by taking five minutes to get involved and become informed.

Support Suicide Prevention

Make a difference in the lives of your neighbors by donating to the CentraCare Foundation. Foundation team members work on community suicide prevention, education and training.