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Mental Health Depression Suicide Prevention

 

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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