Mental Health Depression Suicide Prevention

 

Need help? Know someone who does?

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) Call 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Both are free and confidential. You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor in your area.

Warning Signs

Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Extreme mood swings

Other Resources

• Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-210-2278
• Emergency Room at Midland Memorial Hospital  685-1555
• Midland Sheriff’s Crisis Unit  688-4635
• Centers for Children and Families  570-1084
• Heritage Counseling Services  685-3787
• Samaritan Counseling  563-4144
• Permian Basin Community Centers – Suicide Hotline  570-3300
• BCA, Behavioral Hospital  561-5915