WARNING SIGNS

• Feeling hopeless, helpless, sad, depressed, lonely
• No sense of purpose in life
• Anxiety, agitation
• Unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
• Anger, rage, revenge
• Feeling trapped, like there's no way out
• Withdrawing from friends, family, society
• Acting restless or engaging in reckless activities
• Talking or writing about death, dying, suicide
• Dramatic mood changes
• Increased alcohol or drug use

WARNING SIGNS OF ACUTE RISK

• Threatening to hurt or kill oneself
• talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide
• Giving away possessions and pets
• Reconnecting with old friends
• Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, pills, or other means
  

For immediate risk call 9-1-1
For Adults in crisis contact COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) 1-866-550-5205
For Children & Youth in crisis contact Pathstone Mental Health 24hr Crisis Line 1-800-263-4944

Know what to do and take appropriate action....    

WHAT CAN I DO?

Show you care! Talk openly about suicide and take all threats seriously.  Talking about suicide will not encourage someone to try it. Listen and provide caring compassionate support.

To find out if a person is thinking about suicide, ask them directly "are you thinking about killing yourself?"

If the answer is yes, ask: 

• "How are you going to kill yourself?"
• "When do you think you will kill yourself?"
• "Do you have what you need to kill yourself?"

                                                       The more detailed and dangerous the plan, the higher the risk

DO NOT AGREE TO KEEP SUICIDE PLANS A SECRET, 
TELL THE PERSON HELP IS AVAILABLE!