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