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El sufrimiento no siempre se nota.
A diario en California, nuestros hijos, familiares, amigos, y compañeros de trabajo luchan con el dolor emocional. Y para muchos es muy difícil hablar acerca de su sufrimiento y sentimientos suicidas o expresar su necesidad de ayuda. Sin embargo, aunque las señales de advertencia pueden ser sutiles, siempre están presentes. Si reconocemos estas señales y aprendemos como comenzar una conversación y donde ir a buscar ayuda, tendremos el poder de hacer una gran diferencia – el poder de salvar una vida.
RECONOZCA
LAS SEÑALES
El sufrimiento no siempre se nota, pero la mayoría de las personas suicidas muestran algunas señales de lo que están pensando. Las señales se pueden manifestar por medio de conversaciones, en su manera de actuar o en sus comentarios en las redes sociales.
Si observa,
aunque sea una de estas señales
, especialmente si nota que el comportamiento es algo nuevo, que ha incrementado o que parece ser a causa de una pérdida, un cambio o un evento trágico,
actúe o diga algo inmediatamente
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Las Señales
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Si alguno de estas señales de advertencia está presente, llame a la
Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
al 1-888-628-9454.
Hablar de querer morirse o suicidarse
Buscan una manera de suicidarse con ejemplos por internet o adquiriendo un arma
Sentirse sin esperanza, desesperado o atrapado
Hablar de
querer morirse
o suicidarse
Llame a la
Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
: 1-888-628-9454.
No deje a la persona sola.
Quite todos los objetos que puedan ser letales (armas, medicamentos, etc.) que estén al alcance.
Lleve a la persona a la sala de emergencia o al centro de emergencias psiquiátricas más cercanos.
No se ponga en peligro. Si está preocupado por su propia seguridad, llame al 911.
Buscan una
manera de suicidarse
con ejemplos por
internet o adquiriendo
un arma
Llame a la
Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
: 1-888-628-9454.
No deje a la persona sola.
Quite todos los objetos que puedan ser letales (armas, medicamentos, etc.) que estén al alcance.
Lleve a la persona a la sala de emergencia o al centro de emergencias psiquiátricas más cercanos.
No se ponga en peligro. Si está preocupado por su propia seguridad, llame al 911.
Sentirse sin
esperanza,
desesperado o
atrapado
Llame a la
Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
: 1-888-628-9454.
No deje a la persona sola.
Quite todos los objetos que puedan ser letales (armas, medicamentos, etc.) que estén al alcance.
Lleve a la persona a la sala de emergencia o al centro de emergencias psiquiátricas más cercanos.
No se ponga en peligro. Si está preocupado por su propia seguridad, llame al 911.
Preocupación
con la muerte
"Fui a visitar a mis padres el fin de semana. Cuando estaba ayudando a mi madre con unos papeles de papá, encontramos un panfleto titulado: 'El Derecho de Morir'"
Persistentemente leen, hablan o piensan sobre la muerte o el suicidio.
Buscan maneras
de hacerse daño
a sí mismas
Acumulan medicamentos o muestran repentino interés por las armas de fuego.
Aislamiento
"Mi esposo era una persona muy sociable, pero después de que se jubiló no quiere estar con nadie, incluyéndome a mí"
Se aíslan de la familia y amigos, se incomunican y dejan de hacer cosas con la gente o paran de hacer actividades que antes disfrutaban.
Sentirse sin esperanza
"No sé si puedo continuar."
Dicen cosas insinuando que han perdido la esperanza.
Desatienden
las instrucciones
médicas
Ignoran los consejos médicos.
Aumentan
el uso de sustancias
Aumentan el uso del alcohol u otras drogas.
Depresión
Muestran una tristeza persistente, ansiedad y fatiga.
Descuido en
la apariencia y
cuidado
personal
Descuidan la apariencia personal, la higiene, no se cambian por mucho tiempo, no comen o no se alimentan bien.
Ponen sus
asuntos
en orden
Se apresuran a completar o a revisar sus testamentos.
Desequilibrio
en el Sueño
Duermen más o no pueden conciliar el sueño y se sienten inquietos o hay interrupciones del sueño.
Se despiden
"Mi esposo ha venido enfrentando una depresión. El otro día lo hallé mirando profundamente los retratos de la familia alrededor de la casa. Miraba por un minuto y luego continuaba con el siguiente. Estaba tratando de decir adiós."
Regalan sus pertenencias, indicando que se están despidiendo o terminando las relaciones.
Aislamiento
"Éramos muy buenos amigos, pero nos vemos muy poco desde que se cambió de casa. Antes nos comunicábamos por el internet todos los días hasta cuando paró completamente. En la página de Facebook quitó todas las fotos de nosotros y de su familia. En semanas no ha puesto nada y cambió la foto de su página por una de un ataúd."
Se aíslan de la familia y los amigos, dejan de hablar y hacer cosas con la gente o paran de hacer actividades que antes disfrutaban.
Desequilibrio
en el Sueño
"Mi hija era una persona muy atlética y llena de energía, pero de un momento a otro paró y solo quería dormir todo el tiempo."
Duermen más o no pueden conciliar el sueño y están inquietos.
Comportamiento temerario
Hacen cosas que pueden ser peligrosas o en detrimento de su integridad y actúan como si las consecuencias no les importaran.
Abuso de drogas o alcohol
"Ella detestaba las drogas o por lo menos no le gustaban. Pero ahora parece siempre estar volada o con ganas de usar. Me dijo que sólo quería escaparse de los problemas de la vida."
Abusan del alcohol y otras drogas.
Cambio de actitud
"Era una persona muy tranquila, No era malgeniado, pero después de que rompió la relación con la novia, estaba más temperamental y fácilmente se irritaba por cualquier cosa. Nunca se sabía lo que le podía molestar."
Muestran un cambio significativo en la personalidad.
Descuido en la apariencia personal
"Él siempre era el que le daba vida a las fiestas. La gente lo adoraba, especialmente las chicas. Siempre vestía bien, pero después de la muerte del papá, él cambió. Empezó a lucir todo el tiempo como si recién se hubiera levantado de la cama."
Tienen un descuido inusual de su apariencia y la higiene e inclusive deja de importarles lo básico del cuidado personal.
Dolor físico
A menudo se quejan de dolores físicos frecuentemente asociados a las emociones, como dolor de cabeza, dolor de estómago, fatiga , etc.
Falta de interés
Pierden interés por actividades que antes disfrutaban.
Regalo de pertenencias
"Siempre le mencionaba que me encantaba su collar. Un día en la escuela me lo regaló. Insistía que lo recibiera y decía que ya no lo necesitaba. Después otra amiga en común me dijo que ella le había regalado su vestido favorito. Se veía que estaba regalando todas las cosas que tenían un valor para ella."
Regalan pertenencias favoritas o botan objetos importantes.
Cambios repentinos de humor
Repentinamente se sienten muy felices después de un período de depresión.
Aumento en el consumo
de alcohol o uso de drogas
"Nos veíamos una vez por semana para tomarnos una cerveza, luego descubrí que él maneja borracho a la casa todas las noches y me dí cuenta que no sólo es el problema con el alcohol, sino que también, estaba tratando de hacerse daño a sí mismo."
Expresan el deseo de morirse o de suicidarse
"Un amigo decía cosas como: ’No aguanto más, quiero acabar con todo."
Dicen cosas vagas o sutiles.
"Me quiero matar."
Directamente pueden verbalizar el deseo de querer morirse o de suicidarse.
Los pensamientos también pueden ser expresados por escrito o con dibujos.
Rabia o enojo
"Mi esposo era bien calmado, pero ahora vive enojado frecuentemente. Antes no era tan malgeniado."
Dicen cosas o actúan de cierta manera que refleja hostilidad, amargura, resentimiento o rabia. Hablan de buscar venganza.
Comportamiento imprudente
"La gente siempre decía que era atrevido porque hacía cosas peligrosas. Siempre manejaba demasiado rápido y luego comenzó a manejar borracho. Cuando me enteré que estrelló el coche, nunca estuve seguro si en verdad fue un accidente."
Hacen cosas que pueden ser peligrosas o en detrimento de su integridad y actúan como si las consecuencias no les importaran.
"Siempre estaba haciendo compras exageradas; herramientas caras, una motocicleta que no podíamos pagar."
Gastan dinero alocadamente.
Alteración
del sueño
Duermen más o no pueden conciliar el sueño y están inquietos.
Sentirse sin esperanza, desesperado y atrapado
"¿De qué sirve? Nada va a cambiar. Nunca va a mejorar."
No pueden imaginar que su vida o situación puedan mejorar y no encuentran salida. Dicen cosas insinuando que la vida no tiene sentido.
Sentirse
inútil
"No quiero que mi familia ni mis amigos se tengan que preocupar más por mí."
Se sienten como una carga para los demás.
"Lo que yo haga no importa; soy una causa perdida."
Se sienten inútiles o que no valen nada.
Ansiedad
"Mi novia era muy feliz, muy tranquila, pero ahora hasta las cosas más insignificantes le causan ansiedad. Parece estar siempre al borde de un ataque de pánico."
Se notan nerviosos, agitados o preocupados.
Expresan que
se sienten que
son una carga
para sus seres
queridos
"Creo que estarían mejor sin mí."
Consideran que la propia existencia es una carga para la familia, los amigos y/o la sociedad.
Aislamiento
"Jugamos en un equipo de fútbol con mi compañero de trabajo por 10 temporadas todos los domingos. Al principio empezó a llegar tarde y luego a faltar a algunos partidos. Cuando aparecía no se le veía con mucha energía o con ganas de hablar. Después no volvió más. Cuando nos veíamos en el trabajo escasamente me saludaba."
Dejan de hablar y de hacer cosas con la gente o paran de hacer actividades que antes disfrutaban.
Ponen sus
asuntos
en orden
Se apresuran a completar o a revisar sus testamentos.
Regalo de pertenencias
"Cada vez que lo visitaba, él me mostraba las cosas en su apartamento, como donde guardaba las llaves, el dinero, papeles importantes, inclusive su testamento. Pero solo tenía 28 años. Cuando lo cuestioné, me respondió que: 'te digo esto por si acaso ya no estoy más aquí'."
Regalan sus pertenencias de valor o favoritas.
Cambios repentinos de humor
Están mucho más tristes o deprimidos de lo normal o inusualmente felices y contentos después de un período significativo de depresión.
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Escuche y Dialogue
"¿Estás pensando en quitarte la vida?" Puede preguntarle la misma cosa de diferentes maneras. Hablar sobre el suicidio no es fácil para nuestras familias. Pero escuchar con sinceridad y dialogar abiertamente con un ser querido que esté considerando el suicidio puede hacer la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte. A continuación les presentamos algunos ejemplos sobre como comenzar una conversación sobre este tema.
Empiece a dialogar
Para encontrar recursos a nivel nacional o a nivel local, visite la sección "Busque Ayuda" en este sitio web.
Antes de comenzar a conversar con alguien que le preocupa, asegúrese de tener a mano los recursos para ayuda en momentos de crisis. Practique lo que va a decir. Escoja el momento adecuado cuando usted va a poder estar atento para tener una conversación sin prisa.
"Me he dado cuenta que últimamente has mencionado muchas veces que te sientes que has perdido la esperanza."
Mencione las señales que lo motivaron a preguntar sobre el suicidio. Esto clarifica que su pregunta tiene una razón de ser y hace que la persona no pueda negar lo que le está perturbando.
"Algunas veces cuando la gente se siente así piensa en el suicidio. ¿Estás pensando en el suicidio?"
Pregúntele directamente sobre el suicidio sin rodeos. El hablar sobre el suicidio NO le mete esa idea en la cabeza a alguien; por lo contrario, normalmente la persona siente un alivio. Preguntar directamente y usar la palabra “suicidio”, establece que Ud. y la persona en riesgo están hablando sobre lo mismo. Además, permite a la persona saber que Ud. está dispuesto a dialogar acerca del suicidio.
"¿Estás pensando en quitarte la vida?"
Puede preguntarle la misma cosa de diferentes maneras.
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Escuche, exprese su preocupación y tranquilice a la persona
"Me puedo imaginar lo difícil que ha sido para ti. Entiendo lo que dices acerca de no estar seguro de si quieres vivir o morir. Pero, ¿siempre te has querido morir? A lo mejor este sentimiento se te va a pasar. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarte?"
Escuche las razones que la persona tiene del porqué querer morir o vivir. Valídele las consideraciones de las dos alternativas y enfatízale que el vivir es una opción.
"Estoy muy preocupado por ti y quiero decirte que hay apoyo disponible para ayudarte a salir de esto."
Dígale a la persona que es valiosa para usted y que su vida importa. El dejarles saber que Ud. toma la situación seriamente y que está genuinamente preocupado, hará una gran diferencia para que a persona se sienta apoyada.
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Desarrolle un plan de seguridad
"¿Tienes algún arma o medicamento recetado en la casa?"
Pregúntele si tiene acceso a algún objeto letal, (como armas, medicamentos, etc.); si es el caso, ayude a ponerlas donde no los pueda alcanzar. (Otro amigo, miembro de la familia o la policía puede ayudarle con esto).
No se ponga en peligro. Si está preocupado por su propia seguridad, llame al 911.
"¿Hay alguien a quien puedas llamar si piensas que te podrías suicidar?"
Hagan un plan de seguridad entre los dos. Pregúntele a la persona como la puede mantener segura hasta cuando se reúnan con un profesional.
"¿Me prometes que no vas a tomar alcohol o por lo menos vas a permitirle a alguien que te ayude a controlarte hasta que te consigamos ayuda?"
Pregúntele si se puede abstener de consumir drogas o alcohol o por lo menos acordar que alguien pueda monitorearle el uso.
"Por favor prométeme que no te vas a lastimar o vas tratar de suicidarte hasta que hables con un profesional."
Obtén un acuerdo verbal que la persona no va a tratar de suicidarse hasta que se conecten con un profesional.
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Busque Ayuda
"Comprendo que ver a un consejero te hace sentir incómodo, pero hay un número de teléfono al cual puedes llamar para que puedas hablar con alguien. Quizás ellos te pueden ayudar."
Facilítele a la persona los recursos e información que haya encontrado. Llame la Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicido en cualquier momento al 1-888-628-9454.
Si cree que la situación es crítica, lleve a la persona a la sala de emergencia más cercana o un centro de emergencias psiquiátricas o llame al 911.
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Lo que no se debe decir
"¿No estarás pensado en suicidarte, verdad?" ó "¿No estarás pensando hacer algo estúpido, verdad?"
No formule sus preguntas de tal manera que indiquen que desea que le den un “No” como respuesta.
"Está bien, hazlo si quieres ser egoísta. Trata, a ver si me importa."
No le diga a la persona que lo haga. Puede ser que debido al enojo o frustración Ud. diga cosas inapropiadas, sin embargo, esto es lo más peligroso que puede decir.
"Tú me importas demasiado para mantener un secreto como este. Necesitas ayuda y estoy aquí para asegurar que la obtengas."
No prometa que va a mantener la situación en secreto. Puede que la persona le pida que no le diga nada a nadie acerca de sus sentimientos suicidas. Quizás le preocupa que la persona se enoje con Ud.; pero cuando la vida de alguien está en riesgo, es más importante garantizarle la seguridad.
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Busque Ayuda
Ud. no está solo en el momento de ayudar a alguien que esté pasando por una crisis. Existen muchos recursos disponibles que nos ayudan a evaluar, tratar y e intervenir antes de que sea demasiado tarde. Hay líneas de ayuda telefónica, consejeros, programas de intervención y otros servicios adicionales que están a su disponibilidad y a la de la persona que está pasando por la crisis emocional.
Recursos a Nivel
Nacional y Estatal
Recursos
Locales
Nacional y Estatal
Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio, 1-888-628-9454
Esta línea abierta funciona las 24 horas, es gratis y está disponible para cualquier persona en crisis de suicidio o emocional. Para asistencia a veteranos, oprima el 1. Para información en Español oprima el 2.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Recursos Estatal
SanaMente: El Movimiento de Salud Mental de California
Aprenda más, forme parte de una
comunidad, descubra historias de la vida real que
inspiran y únase al movimiento.
www.SanaMente.org
Centro de Recursos de Each Mind Matters
Encuentre información, folletos, logotipos y mucho más en el Centro de Recursos. Puede buscar materiales de Reconozca las Señales u otras iniciativas bajo la Autoridad de Servicios de Salud Mental de California (CalMHSA, por sus siglas en inglés). Todo gratuito para descargar.
www.EMMResourceCenter.org
Capacítese en la Prevención del Suicidio
Existen varios programas de capacitación disponibles al público que enseñan el conocimiento necesario para ser un efectivo “guardián” de las personas que están pensando en suicidarse. Un guardián es alguien que está disponible y dispuesto a ayudar a aquellos que están considerando suicidarse a que consigan asistencia profesional.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) es un taller de capacitación para que las personas que ayudan puedan sentirse más cómodas, con mayor confianza y más competentes en la asistencia para prevenir el riesgo inmediato del suicidio. Para más información o para localizar un taller en California, visite
www.livingworks.net
safeTALK (ConversaciónSEGURA) es un entrenamiento de tres horas que prepara a personas mayores de 15 años a identificar gente con pensamientos suicidas y los conecta con recursos de primeros auxilios. Para mayor información o para hallar un programa de entrenamiento en su área, visite
www.livingworks.net
QPR son siglas en Inglés que significan: Preguntar, Persuadir, y Referir. De la misma manera que la gente capacitada en Reanimación Cardiopulmonar y la Maniobra de Heimilich ayudan a salvar miles de vidas cada año, la gente que se capacita en QPR aprende como reconocer las señales de advertencia del suicidio y como preguntar, persuadir y referir a alguien para que lo ayuden. Para mayor información sobre este entrenamiento de una hora, visite
www.QPRInstitute.com
Recursos para aquellos que han perdido a alguien por el suicidio
Si ha sido afectado por el suicidio, es posible que esté buscando apoyo para usted y para otros seres queridos. Hay tanto estigma y falta de entendimiento acerca del suicidio que puede ser difícil encontrar el apoyo necesario. Sin embargo, existen recursos disponibles en la Internet y en muchas comunidades que está diseñada específicamente para aquellos quienes han perdido seres queridos por el suicidio.
Programa Survivors After Suicide (Sobrevivientes Después del Suicidio)
El programa Survivors After Suicide, o SAS por sus siglas en Inglés, es un grupo de apoyo ofrecido a través del programa de salud mental Didi Hirsch. Únicamente las personas quienes hayan perdido un ser querido son elegibles para participar en este programa.
Friends for Survival (Amigos de los Sobrevivientes)
www.friendsforsurvival.org
Friends for Survival, Inc. es una organización de apoyo, basada en California, disponible para aquellos quienes hayan perdido familiares o amigos a causa del suicidio y para profesionales que trabajan con gente afectada por la tragedia del suicidio. FFS también ofrece grupos de apoyo mensuales.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Fundación Estadounidense para la Prevención del Suicidio)
El servicio de asistencia pública de la AFSP capacita a voluntarios que se encargan de hacer visitas personales a familias que han sido afectadas recientemente. También proveen información acerca de grupos de apoyo y de otros recursos locales. Visite el sitio web para averiguar como solicitar una entrevista.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (Voces para Educar y Concientizar Sobre el Suicidio)
SAVE provee una variedad de recursos y de materiales educativos acerca de como lidiar con una pérdida por el suicidio, incluyendo temas como el dolor, cómo encontrar consuelo, y qué decirle a los niños.
American Association of Suicidology (Asociación Estadounidense de Suicidología
AAS facilita una variedad de recursos y materiales educativos para familias y amigos afectados que incluyen cómo encontrar grupos de apoyo y cómo facilitar su propio grupo de apoyo para sobrevivientes.
Recursos Locales
Alameda
Alpine
Amador
Butte
Calaveras
Colusa
Contra Costa
Del Norte
El Dorado
Fresno
Glenn
Humboldt
Imperial
Inyo
Kern
Kings
Lake
Lassen
Los Angeles
Madera
Marin
Mariposa
Mendocino
Merced
Modoc
Mono
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Napa
Nevada
Orange
Placer
Plumas
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Sacramento
San Benito
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Francisco
San Joaquin
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Santa Barbara
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Solano
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Stanislaus
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Yuba-Sutter
Alameda
Crisis Lines
Crisis Support Services Of Alameda County
800-309-2131
24/7 crisis line
Text keyword "Safe" to 839863 between 4pm and 11pm daily, for youth only
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 8-week grief groups also available.
Crisis Hotline
1.800.309.2131
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County has trained crisis intervention counselors available to receive crisis calls and give free supportive counseling 24 hours a day, every day. Translation is available in more than 140 languages through the AT&T language line program. It also offer teletype (TDD) services for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals.
Programs
Community Education Program
510.420.3203
In service trainings provide information to the public regarding suicidal risk factors, warning sigs of when depression might be leaning towards self-destructive behavior and how to assess and respond to an individual who may be suicidal in crisis. The education program can be tailored to address certain high risk groups.
Support Group
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
This group is designed to aid those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Suicide Attempters Support Group
Free, weekly support groups are available for individuals who have previously attempted suicide. It is a source of additional support for individuals already in therapy. The group is open to individuals, 18 years of age or older, who have attempted suicide in the past and are currently in psychotherapy
Alpine
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - (Wellspace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916) 368-3111
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-8255
This free, 24-hour hotline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Press 1 for Veterans assistance. Para español, oprima 2.
Amador
Crisis Lines
Amador County Local Crisis Line
1-209-223-6412
Toll Free: 1-888-310-6555
Connected to a crisis worker 24/7 as needed
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - Wellspace Health
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
www.wellspacehealth.org
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Programs
Other Resources
Nexus Youth and Family Services
209-257-1980

NAMI Amador
209-223-1485 x266
Trainings
Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and SafeTALK
Available in the county.
For more information please call 1-209-223-6308.
Butte
Crisis Lines
Butte County Department of Behavioral Health Crisis Line
800-334-6622 or 530-891-2810
24/7 Crisis Line
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 8-week grief groups also available.
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (Wellspace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916) 368-3111
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365.
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org; Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Workgroup
Care Enough to Act (CETA)
The task force is countywide and community run, with support from the behavioral health department. The task force sponsored two summits in 2012. CETA meetings are posted on their website.
Programs
Northern Valley Talk Line
855-582-5554
Warmline. Interfaces with the crisis line as needed. 7 days a week, 4:30 - 9:30 pm
Calaveras
Crisis Lines
County Crisis Line
800-499-3030
24/7
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
www.wellspacehealth.org
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Programs
Live On!
209-754-6525
Non-profit organization devoted to fostering suicide prevention in the county
Calaveras Network of Care
Events
Annual walk during Suicide Prevention Week
Hosted by Live On!
Colusa
Crisis Lines
Local Crisis Lines
Suicide Crisis Hotline: 888‐793‐6580; Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 888‐793‐6580; County Behavioral Health 530‐458‐0525
Crisis services can also be obtained by visiting Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health, 162 E. Carson St., between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM or by calling 530‐458‐0525
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (530) 885-2300
www.effortsuicideprevention.org
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
www.wellspacehealth.org
Events
Stomp Out Stigma
Stomp Out Stigma (SOS) is an annual event hosted by Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health. This event and forms the community about mental health services as well as provides a social outlet for the community and consumers/clients to interact.
Contra Costa
Crisis Lines
Contra Costa Crisis Center
800.273.TALK (8255) or (800) 833-2900 (Contra Costa residents only)
24/7 suicide prevention crisis line, the Contra Costa Crisis Center answers all calls to the suicide/crisis local number. Additionally, the center answers all local calls to the Nat. Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 8-week grief groups also available.
Programs
Contra Costa Crisis Center Online Chat Program
Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. Online chat room to discuss issues. Operated by crisis specialists.
Survivors After Suicide
1-800-837-1818
Weekly evening meetings in Walnut Creek. Free and open to residents of Contra Costa and all neighboring counties. This is not a drop-in group. To register or get more information please call.
Trainings
Suicide Prevention Trainings-Contra Costa Crisis Center
925-939-1916
Offers 2-hour, half-day, and full-day suicide prevention education trianings. No info is provided on curriculum.
ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
925-939-1916
ASIST, intensive 2-day training for suicide prevention.
Events
Annual Contra Costa Suicide Prevention Conference
925-939-1916
An annual day long conference focusing on the topic of suicide prevention.
Contra Costa Crisis Center Walk-a-thon
925-939-1916
Annual 5K walk fundraiser/awareness event
Action Committees
Bay Area Suicide and Crisis Intervention Alliance - BASCIA
415-984-1900
Alliance committee focused on suicide prevention with connections to several counties in the bay area.
Del Norte
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916) 368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Del Norte County Mental Health
707-464-7224 or 1-888-446-4408
24/7 crisis line
El Dorado
Crisis Lines
Live Violence-Free
530-544-4444
(South Lake Tahoe 24-hour crisis line) 530-544-4444
The Center for Violence-Free Relationships
530-626-1131
The center provides a 24-hour crisis line; individual counseling, crisis counseling, and group support for victims; emergency food, clothing and transportation; legal assistance and accompaniment; a safe house; hospital and court accompaniment and advocacy; information and referrals; community education; school prevention programs; and training for volunteers.
24-hour support line: 530-626-1131
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 FREE or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
County of El Dorado Crisis Lines
530.622.3345 (Placerville); 530.544.2219 (South Lake Tahoe)
24 Hour Psychiatric Emergency Services
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Programs
PFLAG
(530) 621-6700
PFLAG is a national organization that started in 1972, and has since opened affiliate chapters in more than 460 communities across America. PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (and also includes and supports bisexual and transgendered individuals.) PFLAG's mission is to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons (referred to on this site as the GLBT community), and their families and friends.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chapter
El Dorado County Western Slope Contact: Jan Melnicoe (530) 621-4834 or South Lake Tahoe Contact: Jeanne Nelson (650) 740-5776
NAMI California is a grass roots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California.
Friends for Survival
Susan Salluce 530-306-2787
Friends for Survival is dedicated to providing a variety of peer-support services that comfort those in grief, encourage healing and growth, foster the development of skills to cope with a loss from suicide, and educate the entire community regarding the impact of suicide.
Fresno
Crisis Lines
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(888) 506-5991 (24-hour hotline)
Direct Line (559) 256-7602
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Toll-free, 24 hour hotline offers immediate support, encouragement, crisis intervention and resource referrals to those in crisis or family and friends who are fearful that a loved one may be suicidal. All services are confidential and free of charge. Other Languages: Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi (Additional languages offered via Language Line Services)
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - The Effort (AAS Accredited Crisis Center; NSPL Crisis Center network)
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 530-885-2300
BUSINESS LINE: (916)368-3118
24/7/365 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning , and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing. Also offer follow up calls to those in suicidal crisis; ASIST and SafeTalk Trainings; Survivors of Suicide Loss outreach
Natinal Suicide Prevention Hotline
800.273.8255 (TALK)
24 hour crisis intervention to assist in providing counseling and referrals to resources and services.
Programs
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
559.322.5877
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program-Fresno Chapter is an outreach of Fresno SOS. They provide information and training about youth suicide prevention.
Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOS)
559.322.5877
Survivors of Suicide Loss offers support groups to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Fresno SOS houses many suicide prevention programs.
Trainings
Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Trainings
559.322.5877
Q.P.R. is a 2-hour gatekeeper suicide prevention workshop. Q.P.R. trainings are offered through Fresno SOS.
Events
R U OK? U MATTER Student Forum on Suicide Prevention
(559) 600-6843
Young people ages 14-25 are invited to attend the R U OK? U MATTER! Suicide Prevention Student Forum.
This event will be held at:
CART High School
Saturday, October 29, 2016
8:30am - 1:00pm

This is the fourth annual student forum where young people come together to learn about safe messaging regarding Suicide Prevention and look for ideas on how to spread the word that U MATTER!

There will be break-out sessions that include video production, podcasting, writing, artwork, and app development.

This is a free event and students are asked to register online (see website above).

If you have any questions please contact Brian Bishop at (559) 600-6843.
September 5th -11th is National Suicide Prevention Week Proclamation
Join Fresno County Dept. of Behavioral Health as Fresno County Board of Supervisors proclaim and recognize September 5th through September 11th as Suicide Prevention Week in Fresno County. The Proclamation will take place during the Board of Supervisor's meeting held on September 13th.

For more information please contact:
Brian Bishop
(559) 600-6843
[email protected]
Glenn
Crisis Lines
Glenn County Crisis Line
1-800-507-3530
24 hour mental health and suicide crisis intervention as well as counseling and referrals to resources and services.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Glenn County Mental Health
1-800-507-3530
24/7 crisis line
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Programs
Welcome Line
530.865.6733
Operated by Harmony House, the Welcome line is available for counseling, and information on programs. Open Monday through Friday, 1pm-5pm.
Trainings
Suicide Prevention Trainings
530.934.6582
For information about available suicide prevention trainings please contact the Glenn County Mental Health Department.
Humboldt
Crisis Lines
Humboldt County Mental Health Crisis Line
(707) 445-7715 or (888) 849-5728
24/7 crisis line
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Institute on Aging Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention Friendship Line
(415) 752-3778 or (800) 971-0016
www.ioaging.org/services-for-elders-and-care-givers/friendship-line
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
The Trevor Project: LGBTQI suicide prevention
866-488-7386
Humboldt Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line
707-444-2273

24/7
Student Mental Health--University/College Services
Humboldt State University Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
for students and for faculty members or staff concerned about an HSU student
CAPS offers support and crisis intervention 24/7
707-826-3236
Workgroup
Superior Region Suicide Prevention Network
This network serves counties in the Superior Region with support from the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)(http://www.calmhsa.org). With representatives from colleges, school districts, community and faith-based groups, municipal agencies, and medical centers, the Network comes up with concrete steps to reduce the risk of suicide and shares best practices with others across the State. The Network also identifies gaps in services and populations that have been overlooked and under-served.
Programs
Humboldt County Health & Human Services Suicide Prevention Program
Information, Referral, Outreach, Education
Trainings:
Question ~ Persuade ~ Refer Suicide Prevention
Free. Can be tailored to community groups and organizations.
ASIST ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
2-Day Intensive, interactive training
Community Wellness Center 707-441-5554
Seeds of Understanding Speakers Collective
Local speakers who are ready and willing to share their stories to promote healing, help-seeking, public education, and increase understanding.
Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services
707-268-2132
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chapter
707-444-1600 - message only
NAMI Humboldt County is a grassroots, family and consumer self-help support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses.
E-mail:
[email protected]
Grief Support
Hospice of Humboldt
707-445-8443 or
www.hospiceofhumboldt.org
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice, Garberville
707-923-7276
Imperial
Crisis Lines
Imperial County Mental Health Crisis
442.265.1525
Mental Health Hotline
800.273.TALK
SURE 24-hour crisis line
760.352.7873
Crisis Line
760-352-7873
This suicide prevention crisis line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week .
Crisis Lines
760-352-7873 or 877-780-7776
These suicide prevention crisis lines serve Imperial County M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Programs
The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Club
Have activities during suicide prevention week.
ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Department of Behavioral Health has been training school personnel and community members in suicide prevention. Currently there are 12 ASIST trainers, and the training process is being expanded. The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Inyo
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - The Effort (AAS Accredited Crisis Center; NSPL Crisis Center network)
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 530-885-2300
LOCAL LINE: (800)841-5011

9:00-10:30 AM

A support group for individuals who have recently struggled with a suicide attempt or with suicidal thoughts. Come share your feelings, ease your pain, and learn new and effective coping skills. There is hope and there is help.
Trainings
Suicide Prevention Trainings
661.868.8310
661.868-8310 or
[email protected]
To inquire about the availability of suicide prevention trainings (such as QPR and ASIST) call the Kern County Mental Health Department or send us an email.
Events
Kern County Out of the Darkness Walk - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Annual fundraising and awareness walk.
Kings
Crisis Lines
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(888) 506-5991 (24-hour hotline)
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Toll-free, 24 hour hotline offers immediate support, encouragement, crisis intervention and resource referrals to those in crisis or family and friends who are fearful that a loved one may be suicidal. All services are confidential and free of charge. Other Languages: Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi (Additional languages offered via Language Line Services)
Kings County Crisis Line
800.655.2553
Support Group
You're Not Alone
Do you have a family member living with mental illness? YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Come and join our family member support group. Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month 5:30-7:30 pm at 530 Kings County Dr. Suite 104 #B Hanford, CA 93230.
Trainings
Suicide Prevention Basics
559.624.7471
Presentaion covers basics of suicide prevention and addresses current efforts of task force. FREE
ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
559.624.7471
Asist, intensive 2-day training for suicide prevention. FREE
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
559.624.7471
Q.P.R. is a 2-hour gatekeeper suicide prevention workshop. Q.P.R. trainings are offered through Fresno SOS. FREE
Mental Health First Aid - Training for Trainers
559.624.7471
5 day public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance abuse disorders. FREE
Events
Annual Fesitval of Hope (FoH3)
559.624.7471
2-day festival featuring a variety of elements to engage and inform community about suicide prevention.
Kern County Out of the Darkness Walk - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Annual fundraising and awareness walk.
Slick Rock Student Film Festival
Student Film Festival with category for suicide prevention. Fundraising/Awareness event.
Action Committees
Kings County Behavioral Health Agency
559-852-2376
www.kingscountybehavioralhealth.com
Kings County Behavioral Health and its partners build programs that empower individuals and their families to achieve sustained well-being from mental illness and addiction. Our mission is to promote, support, and invest in the wellness and recovery of individuals living in the communities of Kings County by creating opportunities to contribute, learn, work, and find hope in each day.
Tulare and Kings County Suicide Prevention Task Force
559.624.7471
Multi-diciplinary collaborative focused on suicide prevention.
Lake
Crisis Lines
North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline of Lake County
1-855-587-6373
24 - Hour Hotline
Suicide Prevention - Crisis Intervention - Toll Free
Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Suicide Crisis Hotline:
800-900-2075
Mental Health Crisis Hotline:
800-900-2075
Workgroup
Bay Area Region Suicide Prevention Network
Lynn Zender, 916-737-5520
Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP), along with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Suicide Prevention Center in Los Angeles, The Effort in Sacramento, The Bay Area Suicide and Crisis Intervention Alliance, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County, and Help, Inc. of Shasta County are leading the expansion of suicide prevention efforts in California, thanks to the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) (http://www.calmhsa.org). This consortium will organize regional suicide prevention task forces that will collectively form the California Suicide Prevention Network (CSPN). With representatives from colleges, school districts, community and faith-based groups, federal and municipal agencies, and medical centers, these task forces will come up with concrete steps to reduce the risk of suicide locally and then share their best practices with others across the State and nation. The consortium will also identify the State’s gaps in services and populations that have been overlooked and under-served.
Programs
La Vox De La Esperanza-Latino Wellness Center
707.994.4261
The Wellness Center is a multi-cultural center which provides an opportunity for culturally relevant services for all populations. The Wellness Center's goals are to:
1. Provide education, prevention, and development of the Latino Community in Lake County.
2. Provide culturally relevant Spanish/bilingual wellness oriented services to adults, children and families.
To help Latino families reach their goals and succeed, services at the Wellness Center are provided through peer support and programs that address individual needs and challenges.
Location: 14585 Olympic Drive, Suite B, Clearlake
The Bridge
707-995-2973
The mission of The Bridge (Peer Center) is to provide a positive and supportive environment for those who have been diagnosed with mental illness to grow personally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually in their recovery by providing compassion, a unique perspective through Peer Support, and the belief in peoples’ enormous potential and ability to recover.
The Harbor on Main
707-994-5486
The Harbor on Main is a drop-in center that provides Specialty Mental Health referral and support services for Transition Age Youth, 15-24 years old.
Circle of Native Minds Wellness Center
707-263-4880
The center serves as a place for American Indians to connect and communicate with elders, treatment specialists/professionals and spiritual advisers.
Events
Mental Health Month (May events)
Observances include depression screenings, participation in community outreach such as health-fairs, community events, school presentations and MHSA outreach efforts.
Challenge Day
Challenge Day is an event at the local high school to target those who have bullied (and been bullied) to provide the opportunity to make amends. The focus is on students making a difference in creating an emotionally safe environment in the schools .
Lassen
Crisis Lines
Lassen Crisis Line
(530) 257-5004
The Lassen Crisis Line offers resource and referral on suicide, depression, child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse, and information on all social service agencies in Lassen County and the services they provide. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
1-800-971-0016
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
www.wellspacehealth.org
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Lassen County Mental Health Department
530.251.8108 or 1-888-530-8688
This is a 24 hour emergency line for the Emergency and Crisis Intervention Team.
Los Angeles
Crisis Lines
Didi Hirsch Suicide Crisis Line
1-877-727-4747
24-hour suicide prevention crisis line and operates with a staff of more than 150 trained volunteers, serving callers throughout Southern California.
Programs
Los Angeles County Youth Suicide Prevention Project
This website is a collaboration between the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Center for Distance and Online Learning, and the Los Angeles Unified School District’s School Mental Health Services.
The website was established in order to provide students, their parents and school faculty with the most current information and reputable sources for suicide prevention specific to the 80 school districts in Los Angeles county. It aims to provide outreach and support to youths through information about prevention, intervention, and the postvention of suicide.
Partners in Suicide Prevention Team
PSP Team is funded by proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). This innovative program offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) is designed to increase public awareness on suicide and reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health and substance abuse services.

PSP Team offers the following trainings free of charge through Los Angeles County, Department of Mental Health:

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR)
Suicide Prevention Training for Service Providers

If you’re interested in taking one of our trainings, please click on our training menu and you can reach us at:
[email protected]
PSP Training Menu
DMH Program Flyer
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Los Angeles Chapter
818-687-4055
The AFSP Los Angeles Regional Chapter is dedicated todedicated to raising funds for suicide prevention research and educational programs, erasing the stigma surrounding suicide and its causes, and encouraging those who are suffering from mental illness to seek treatment. It encompasses approximately 9 million people throughout it's boundaries from San Luis Obispo County down into part of the San Bernardino County and everything in between, Kings County, Kern County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Events
Out of the Darkness Walk
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts its annual walk and proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs.
Madera
Crisis Lines
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(888) 506-5991 (24-hour hotline)
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Toll-free, 24 hour hotline offers immediate support, encouragement, crisis intervention and resource referrals to those in crisis or family and friends who are fearful that a loved one may be suicidal. All services are confidential and free of charge. Other Languages: Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi (Additional languages offered via Language Line Services)
Madera County Crisis Line
888.275.9779; 559.673.3508
24 hour crisis intervention to assist in providing counseling and referrals to resources and services.
Trainings
SafeTALK (Tell, Ask, Listen, Get Help)
559.675.7926
3-hour training to identify persons with suicidal ideation and how to connect them to resources.
ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
559.675.7926
Asist, intensive 2-day training for suicide prevention. FREE
Events
Annual Fesitval of Hope (FoH3)
559.624.7471
2-day festival featuring a variety of elements to engage and inform community about suicide prevention.
Action Committees
Madera Suicide Prevention Task Force
559.675.7926
Marin
Crisis Lines
Marin Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline
415.499.1100
Supportive counselors answer the county's only Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Psychiatric Emergency Services
(415) 473-6666
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is open to all Marin County residents and visitors who are experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal depression or psychotic behavior, that requires immediate attention. PES clients receive psychiatric evaluations and treatments appropriate for their condition. Sometimes this includes referring clients to local inpatient hospitals for more intensive care.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Support Group
Survivors of Suicide Support Groups
415.499.1195
An 8 week support group to help survivors of suicide loss cope with the devastating aftermath of suicide.
Mariposa
Crisis Lines
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(888) 506-5991 (24-hour hotline)
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Toll-free, 24 hour hotline offers immediate support, encouragement, crisis intervention and resource referrals to those in crisis or family and friends who are fearful that a loved one may be suicidal. All services are confidential and free of charge. Other Languages: Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi (Additional languages offered via Language Line Services)
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - The Effort (AAS Accredited Crisis Center; NSPL Crisis Center network)
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 530-885-2300
BUSINESS LINE: (916)368-3118
24/7/365 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning , and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing. Also offer follow up calls to those in suicidal crisis; ASIST and SafeTalk Trainings; Survivors of Suicide Loss outreach
Mariposa County Crisis Line
209.966.7000; 209.966.2000
24 hour crisis intervention to assist in providing counseling and referrals to resources and services. (After hours calls are transferred to Alameda Crisis Support.)
Mendocino
Crisis Lines
North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline of Mendocino County
1-855-587-6373
24 hr. North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Mendocino Crisis/Help Lines
(800) 555-5906
(707) 463-HELP (4357)
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Mental Health Offices
Ukiah: (707) 472-2304
Willits: (707) 472-2304
Fort Bragg: (707) 916-1005
Crisis Services
Access Crisis Center: (800) 555-5906
If an individual is a danger to self, danger to others, or gravely disabled because of a mental illness they can be assessed at ICMS Access Center or an emergency room in Ukiah, Willits, or Fort Bragg. If the client is unwilling or is in imminent danger, please call 911.
Programs
Redwood Coast Senior Center
707-961-4305
Redwood Coast Senior Center provides stimulating activities and essential services for active elders. Located in Fort Bragg, on the magnificent Mendocino Coast, our historic community center supports optimal wellness and healthy aging.
NAMI Mendocino County
[email protected]
NAMI California is a grass roots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California.
Merced
Crisis Lines
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(888) 506-5991 (24-hour hotline)
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Toll-free, 24 hour hotline offers immediate support, encouragement, crisis intervention and resource referrals to those in crisis or family and friends who are fearful that a loved one may be suicidal. All services are confidential and free of charge. Other Languages: Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi (Additional languages offered via Language Line Services)
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - The Effort (AAS Accredited Crisis Center; NSPL Crisis Center network)
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 530-885-2300
BUSINESS LINE: (916)368-3118
24/7/365 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning , and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing. Also offer follow up calls to those in suicidal crisis; ASIST and SafeTalk Trainings; Survivors of Suicide Loss outreach
Programs
County Access Line
209.381.6800 ext. 3301
County Access Line; available 24/7 for information on services and referrals.
Events
Merced County Out of the Darkness Walk - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Annual fundraising and awareness walk.
Modoc
Crisis Lines
Modoc Crisis Number
800-699-4880
Local crisis number, available 24 hours.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Modoc County Behavioral Health
530-233-6311
24/7 Crisis Intervention
Programs
Network of Care
Modoc Network of Care.
Mono
Crisis Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
Call the national suicide prevention lifeline to be connected to a skilled, trained crisis counselor in your area, anytime 24/7.
Mono County Behavioral Health Department
760-924-1740
During business hours, individuals can call the Mono County Behavioral Health Department or walk-in for help; after business hours the answering machine will ask you to call 911. One crisis staff is always on call after hours and available to take referrals from both law enforcement and hospital dispatch. After hours evaluations are done in the emergency room.
Action Committees
Inyo/Mono Joint Task Force for Suicide Prevention
760.924.1740
Call the Mono County Behavioral Health Department for information.
Monterey
Crisis Lines
Natividad Hospital Psychiatric Support Team
(831) 755-4111.
Tri County Suicide Prevention Hotline; Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
877.663.5433
24 hour crisis intervention to assist in providing counseling and referrals to resources and services.
Programs
Monterey County Behavioral Health Crisis and Access Line
1-888-258-6029
www.mtyhd.org/bh
Crisis support available 24/7. Information and resources on mental health services in Monterey County are provided. Medi-Cal beneficiaries can schedule a mental health assessment and receive referral to treatment.
Survivors Grief Support - Family Services Agency of the Central Coast
831.459.9373
Offers counseling sessions for survivors, and referral to counseling services.
Trainings
Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast-Family Services Agency
831.459.9373
FSA offers suicide prevention presentations for free. Curriculum may be customized for various audiences. Available in English and Spanish.
Events
Coastal Trail Walk
877.311.WALK (9255)
A fundraising scenic trail hike benefitting Suicide Prevention Services of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
Napa
Crisis Lines
Crisis Hotline and Services
707-253-4711
Napa County Crisis Stabilization Services Program
707-253-4711

The Napa County Crisis Stabilization Services Program (CSSP) provides mental health crisis stabilization services, emergency psychiatric services, crisis intervention, suicide evaluation, and evaluation for hospitalization for both children and adults. Services are available 24 hours a day. The CSSP has 8 beds to stabilize individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 8-week grief groups also available.
Support Group
Innovations Community Center (ICC) Adult Recovery and Resource Center
707-259-8692
A peer-run program in which staff and volunteers foster an atmosphere of support for individuals on the path to wellness and recovery.
Nevada
Crisis Lines
Nevada County Crisis Line
530.265.5811
Available 24/7 and staffed with crisis workers who can assess for 5150 or develop a safety plan, and can meet the preson at Nevada County Behavioral Health office or at the hospital.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (530) 885-2300
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Programs
Our Voices Matter
To request a speaker, contact Scottie Hart at 530.272.5022
A group of individuals who have personal stories regarding suicide or mental health issues. This is an anti-stigma campaign to end discrimination against people with mental health challenges, and enables consumers and families to learn how to share their stories effectively to battle the discrimination against people with mental health challenges. This group can be reached to share their stories at presentations.
Support Group
Friends for Survival Grief Support Group
530-268-0216
A support group meets every 2nd Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Street Road, just past Combie Road on Hwy 49. Contact :
530-268-0216 or 916-591-0146.
Events
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
On Thanksgiving Morning, the Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot hosts a Turkey Trot. 100% of the proceeds raised at the Turkey Trot are given directly back to the community. The primary focus of this organization is to support local youth activities, A New Day, and suicide and depression awareness and prevention in Nevada County.
Orange
Crisis Lines
Orange County Crisis Prevention Hotline
877.727.4747 (OC SPECIFIC)
Provides toll-free, 24-hour, immediate, confidential, culturally and linguistically appropriate, over-the-phone suicide prevention services to anyone who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Teen Line
800-852-8336
TEEN LINE is a confidential hotline for teenagers which operates every evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm PST.

If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you!

You can call at 800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336), text by texting “TEEN” to 839863 or email at
Trevor Line (LGBTQ)
866.488.7386
A national suicide prevention and crisis hotline for the LGBTQ population.
The OC Warm Line
877.910.WARM (9276)
The NAMI-OC WarmLine is a free and confidential telephone service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents.If you, a family member, or a loved one are experiencing mental health concerns, substance abuse, loneliness or are in need of community resources, The WarmLine is for you!

Services are available 365 days a year.

M-F 9 am to 3am and Saturday-Sunday 10 am to 3am
714-991-6412 (OC Local Line),
Live chat is available at
Centralized Assessment Team (CAT)
866.830.6011
Provides mobile response, including mental health evaluations/assessment, for those who are experiencing a mental health crisis, 24 hours per day/7 days per week.

In response to psychiatric emergencies, staff provides crisis intervention for hospital diversions, evaluations for involuntary hospitalizations, and assistance for police, fire, and social service agencies.

Assessment/consultation services are provided in Hospital Emergency Departments (ED) for patients in need of, or waiting for, inpatient services.

This bi-lingual/bi-cultural staff works with family members to provide information, referrals, and community support services.
Programs
OC LINKS - One Stop Resource Line for Orange County
Provides telephone and online support for anyone seeking information or linkage to any of the Health Care Agency's Behavioral Health Services.
Callers can be potential participants, family members, friends or anyone seeking out resources
Trained Navigators provide information, referrals, and linkage directly to programs that meet the needs of callers.
Operates from 8 am - 6 pm or visit
here for chat
during operating hours.
Find Services in Orange County
Click the image above to begin searching for local services available in Orange County
This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services.
Support Group
Survivors Support Services
714-547-0885
Survivor Support Services provide education, information, support, referral and follow-up care to those who have attempted suicide and the family members/loved ones of those who have attempted or committed suicide in an effort to reduce the incidence of suicide attempts and the development of mental health disorders.

8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday – Friday
Placer
Crisis Lines
Adult Mental Health Services/Crisis Intervention
Child Mental Health Services/Crisis Intervention
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging
support is available at
Crisis Chat via TEXTING
Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss

Emergency Department Follow Up program available

ASIST and SafeTALK workshops

Business Office: (916)368-3118
www.wellspacehealth.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For Veterans Press 1
En Española Oprima El 2
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016
Programs
Friends for Survival - Placer County
Friends For Survival, Inc. is an organization of people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide. We are dedicated to providing a variety of peer support services that comfort those in grief, encourage healing and growth, foster the development of skills to cope with a loss and educate the entire community regarding the impact of suicide.
NAMI Placer County
[email protected]
NAMI California is a grass roots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California.
Plumas
Crisis Lines
Plumas Crisis Intervention & Resource Center
1-877-332-2754
24/7 crisis line
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916) 368-3111
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-8255
This free, 24-hour hotline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Press 1 for Veterans assistance. Para español, oprima 2.
Riverside
Crisis Lines
Didi Hirsch Suicide Crisis Hotline
877-727-4747
24/7 Crisis Line
HELPline
951-686-HELP (4357)
Free and confidential crisis intervention services and community providers referrals.
211
Toll free number that provides information and referrals for health and social services.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Free and Confidential emotional support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours/ 7 days a week.
CARES Line (Community, Access, Referral, Evaluation and Support)
800-706-7500
Information and referrals for Medi-Cal and Riverside County Health Plan beneficiaries seeking Mental Health services.
Programs
Oasis Rehabilitation Center
760-863-8632
16-bed Acute Psychiatric Health Facility (PUF) for Desert residents. This is a locked, 5150 facility, for voluntary and involuntary status, that accepts admission 24 hours, 7 days.
Riverside County Regional Medical Center ETS
951-358-4881
24/7 clinical evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals for psychiatric hospitalization as needed
Sacramento
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
www.wellspacehealth.org
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Parent Support Line
1-888-281-3000
24 hour Crisis Line for parents (and others involved in the lives of children of all ages) seeking emotional support, linkages to community resources for families, or just a listening ear.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

California Youth Crisis Line
800-843-5200
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.
Programs
Sacramento County Department Of Health And Human Services: Jail Psychiatric Services
(916) 874-5222
Jail psychiatric services are provided to adults who are incarcerated at the Sacramento County jail. Services include mental health screening, assessment, stabilization, crisis intervention, medication, pre-release planning, and community referral.
Sierra Elder Wellness Program
(916) 875-1055
The Sierra Elder Wellness Program is a field-based program providing outpatient mental health services for the growing older adult population, ages 55 years and older. Services include outreach, mental health rehabilitation and therapy, co-occurring disorders services, psychiatric medication and follow up services, housing support, case management and other support as identified.
Stop Stigma Sacramento (Division of Behavioral Health Services)
211 (or TTY 916-498-1000)
The anti-stigma and discrimination project ultimately seeks to eliminate the barriers to achieving full inclusion in society and increase access to mental health resources to support individuals and families.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)-Greater Sacramento
Valerie Kovacovich, Phone: 925-575-7136 Email:
[email protected]
Chapter of the AFSP,a ntitonal organization has been at the forefront of a wide range of suicide prevention initiatives -- each designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. We are investing in groundbreaking research, new educational campaigns, innovative demonstration projects and critical policy work. And we are expanding our assistance to people whose lives have been affected by suicide, reaching out to offer support and offering opportunities to become involved in prevention.
NAMI Sacramento
[email protected]
NAMI Sacramento is a grassroots, family and consumer self-help support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses, i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clinical depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and PTSD.
Friends for Survival, Inc.
(916) 392-0664
Friends For Survival, Inc. is an organization of people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide. We are dedicated to providing a variety of peer support services that comfort those in grief, encourage healing and growth, foster the development of skills to cope with a loss and educate the entire community regarding the impact of suicide.
Support Group
Supporting Community Connections Programs
Phone: (916) 875-7070 Email:
[email protected]
Provide cultural and ethnic specific outreach activities and support services targeting nine specific communities in Sacramento County, specifically targets un-served and underserved communities. The Supporting Community Connections agencies are community-based and proactive in relationship marketing to underserved populations (i.e., Native American, Latino, older adults, etc).
Trainings
Mental Health First Aid
A 12-hour course, available to interested community members,that seeks to inform individuals to help and connect persons with mental illness to services and support.
Mental Health Training for Crisis Responders
Two-hour course available to the Sacramento Police Department that consists of an overview of mental health/illness and current resources available to law enforcement.
ASIST and AMSR training
Phone: (916) 875-7070 Email:
[email protected]
Events
Out of the Darkness walk (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)P-Greater Sacramento)
Valerie Kovacovich, Phone: 925-575-7136 Email:
[email protected]
Out of the Darkness walks take place in over 200 communties around the country each fall. The walks raise funds to support the AFSP's research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives.
San Benito
Crisis Lines
Family Services Agency of the Central Coast Suicide Crisis Line
877.663.5433 or 877.ONE.LIFE
Family Services Agency of the Central Coast offers a crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to anyone who is in ned or to anyone is concerned for someone else. The call is free and confidential.
San Bernardino
Crisis Lines
Community Crisis Response Team- CCRT
East Valley- 909-421-9233
West Valley- 909-458-9628
High Desert- 760-956-2345
Morongo Basin- 760-365-6558
24/7 community based mobile crisis response program for children experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
County of San Bernardino Access Unit
888-743-1478
24/7 call center comprised of mental health professionals
Didi Hirsch Suicide Crisis Hotline
877-727-4747
24/7 Crisis Line
Programs
Crisis Walk in Centers- CWIC
CWIC Rialto- 909-421-9495 (M-F 8am-5pm, sat & Sun 8am-5pm)
CWIC High Desert 760-245-8837 (24/7)
CWIC Morongo Basin 760-365-6558 (24/7)
location for county residents that conducts psychiatric assesement, crisis stabilization
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Los Angeles Chapter
818-687-4055
The AFSP Los Angeles Regional Chapter is dedicated to raising funds for suicide prevention research and educational programs, erasing the stigma surrounding suicide and its causes, and encouraging those who are suffering from mental illness to seek treatment. It encompasses approximately 9 million people throughout it's boundaries from San Luis Obispo County down into part of the San Bernardino County and everything in between, Kings County, Kern County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County and Orange County.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Los Angeles Chapter
818-687-4055
The AFSP Los Angeles Regional Chapter is dedicated to raising funds for suicide prevention research and educational programs, erasing the stigma surrounding suicide and its causes, and encouraging those who are suffering from mental illness to seek treatment.
San Diego
Crisis Lines
2-1-1
2-1-1
24/7 stigma-free phone service
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
888-724-7240
Free 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week this serves as a suicide prevention/intervention hotline. It provides mental health crisis intervention and information and referral to mental health services in San Diego County, including referrals to mental health care professionals and alcohol treatment and recovery services. Service is available in multiple languages.
Programs
It's Up to Us Campaign
The
It's Up to Us
campaign is designed to empower San Diegans to talk openly about mental illness, recognize symptoms, utilize local resources and seek help. By raising awareness and providing access to local resources, the campaign aims to inspire wellness, reduce stigma and prevent suicide. Link up for mental health and suicide prevention information and resources.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - San Diego Chapter
760-459-9959
The AFSP San Diego Chapter is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. The Chapter offers educational programs for highs schools, colleges, professionals, and community groups. The Chapter's Survivor Outreach Program provides survivors of suicide loss and their families support and reassurance that surviving a suicide loss is possible.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program San Diego
760-635-5904
Yellow Ribbon is a community and school-based suicide prevention and outreach program. The website includes tips on how to recognize warning signs, how to reach out and a special section for parents to help them recognize signs of depression in children and teens.
Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)
619-482-0297
SOSL provides self-help support groups for those who have lost a relative or friend through suicide. Support materials and a quarterly newsletter are available either electronically or in hard copy. A speaker’s bureau provides information on suicide issues and prevention of suicide.
Trainings
Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Trainings
858-609-7967
QPR trainings are offered at no cost in San Diego. QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, is like CPR - an emergency intervention to help a person who is considering suicide. In a one hour training individuals learn to recognize warning signs, what questions to ask, and how to offer hope and help. Anyone that is in a position to recognize the signs that someone may be considering suicide is encouraged to sign up. This includes: parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others.
Events
Save a Life Walk
Out of the Darkness Walk
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts its annual walk and proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs.
Action Committees
Suicide Prevention Council
(858) 609-7969
The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) is a collaborative community-wide effort focused on realizing a vision of zero suicides in San Diego County. The mission is to prevent suicide and its devastating consequences in San Diego County. Learn about upcoming meetings and join a workgroup.
San Francisco
Crisis Lines
San Francisco Suicide Prevention's 24-Hour Crisis Line
415.781.0500; 800.273-8255
Provides immediate crisis intervention and emotional support to callers. Services also available for caregiver of a loved one in crisis. Available in many languages.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 8-week grief groups also available.
San Francisco Linea de Apoyo
415.989.5212 / 800.303.7432
Mobile Crisis Treatment Team (MCTT)
415-970-4000
Provides psychiatric crisisi intervention services including assesment and information on resources.
Programs
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Greater San Francisco Bay Chapter
925.804.6494
AFSP provides information, events and programs for suicide prevention.
Survivors in Action Against Suicide
415.984.1900 x106
For survivors who have significantly processed their grief, this group offer activities volunteering in suicide prevention.
San Francisco Grief and Survivors Programs
415.984.1900 x106
Greif support groups are available in six week sets. A monthly drop-in grief support session is also available for survivors.
San Francisco Suicide Prevention Line Chat
Voluteers are available to chat online offering support and information. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm.
Events
Out of the Darkness Walk - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
925-933-3275
2.0 annual fundraising and awareness walk.
Action Committees
Bay Area Suicide and Crisis Intervention Alliance - BASCIA
415-984-1900
Alliance committeefocused on suicide prevention with connections to several counties in the bay area.
San Joaquin
Crisis Lines
Crisis Lines
209-468-8686; 888-468-9370
The Crisis phone line is a 24-hour response, with a mental health clinician on call at all times.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
The Effort - Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services
1-800-273-8255
www.effortsuicideprevention.org
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging services are available; service times are noted on the crisis center website:

Nationally Accredited Crisis Center available 24/7/365. Trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning, and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The crisis line service is available in all languages 24/7. The Effort also offers follow up calls to those in suicidal crisis and following a suicidal crisis hospitalization.
Warm Line
209.468.3585
The Consumer Support Warm-Line is a friendly phone line staffed with Mental Health Outreach Workers who give support and shared experiences of Hope and Recovery. The consumers and their families can obtain referrals, share concerns, receive support, and talk with a Mental Health Outreach Works who generally understands their perspective, and is willing to listen and talk with them.
Suicide Crisis Hotlines
209.468.8686; 888.468.9370
The Crisis phone line is a 24-hour response, with a mental health clinician on call at all times. The Crisis Intervention Center assists consumers in crisis to maintain functioning in the community to the greatest extent possible. A crisis is an event or situation that results in a person's need for immediate mental health intervention. Crisis services may be requested in person or by telephone and are provided throughout the community in San Joaquin County.
San Luis Obispo
Crisis Lines
San Luis Obispo Mobile Crisis Services
800.838.1381
FOR IMMEDIATE HELP FROM MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES, CALL: 1-800-838-1381 (24 hours/7 days a week) Mobile Crisis Services performs a community "triage function" acting as a point of entry for people into various service systems. Crisis workers perform thorough assessments and make referrals helping people secure needed resources. This ensures that people utilize the right service specific to their problem rather than accessing more expensive or inappropriate services. Mobile Crisis Services closely consults with, and collaborates with other service providers, i.e., hospitals, police, ambulance services, safe shelters, mental health services, and other community services. Effective crisis intervention prevents situations from escalating to the point where there are limited options and unnecessary hospital admissions. The point of a crisis is the time (and for many, the only time) that people will accept help to resolve their problems. Crisis workers have the flexibility of helping someone in the office, by telephone, or by attending in the community to the place of crisis. Crisis intervention deliberately avoids becoming involved in long-term matters and the focus is on the "here and now". This is often the only kind of help or treatment an individual wants or needs. The work of the crisis worker is to empower people (e.g., learn effective problem-solving and networking skills) such that they become more self-reliant, and less dependent upon outside resources.
SLO Hotline (800-783-0607)
1.800.783-0607
SLO Hotline (800-783-0607): SLO Hotline is for emotional and mental health support as well as a suicide prevention and mental health crisis line that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Confidential telephone services are always available for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress through this program. SLO Hotline is also available to answer non-emergency calls from anyone in need of emotional or mental health information or referrals. Services available in Spanish. Contact Mike Bossenberry, Program Coordinator for SLO Hotline at 805-540-6541 or
[email protected]
for more information.
Trainings
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Skills
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Skills is a discussion of signs and symptoms, risk factors and protective factors for suicide; how to respond, assess lethality, prevent and intervene; community resources for assistance. This training is offered by Transitions-Mental Health Association. Contact Mike Bossenberry, Program Coordinator for SLO Hotline at 805-540-6541 or
[email protected]
for more information.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST): The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million caregivers have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. This training is offered by Transitions-Mental Health Association. Contact Meghan Boaz-Alvarez at 805-540-6587 or
[email protected]
@t-mha.org for more information.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is offered in the form of an interactive 8-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. Those who take the 8-hour course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. This training is offered by Transitions-Mental Health Association. Contact Meghan Madsen at 805-503-0350 or
[email protected]
for more information.
Events
San Luis Obispo County Suicide Prevention Forum
The San Luis Obispo County Suicide Prevention Forums happen annually in the fall in San Luis Obispo. Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are made available. The forums are made possible by the Suicide Prevention Council of San Luis Obispo County whose mission statement is to prevent suicide and respond to the impact of suicide in a culturally sensitive way through community collaboration between agencies, organizations and citizens by means of public education, training, advocacy and the sharing of resources. Contact Elissa Feld at 805-540-6534 or
[email protected]
for more information.
Journey of Hope: Suicide Prevention Forum
Journey of Hope, an inspiring and educational mental wellness forum is an annual event that takes place in the winter in Pismo Beach, CA. A community forum on living mentally well, the event offers an opportunity to interact with mental health and community leaders, learn about local resources and, best of all, celebrate hope. This is a free event, open to the public. Continuing education units (CEUs) are offered. Past keynote speakers include Kevin Hines, Author Jay Asher, TEDx presenter Jennifer Storm, and Kevin Briggs. This free event is offered by Transitions-Mental Health Association. Contact Elissa Feld at 805-540-6534 or
[email protected]
for more information.
San Mateo
Crisis Lines
StarVista 24/7 Crisis Hotline
650-579-0350 (or 800-273-8255)
www.star-vista.org
A 24/7 suicide prevention hotline for crisis intervention. FREE & ANONYMOUS. You can call the StarVista Crisis Hotline if you are
Someone who feels sad, hopeless or suicidal
A family member or friend concerned about a loved one
Anyone interested in mental health treatment and service referrals or who simply need support througha personal crisis
StarVista also offers the following support (non-crisis) lines:
Parent Support Line
: 650-579-0358 (or 888-220-7575)
Alcohol and Drug Line
650-579-0356
Peer to Peer Teen Chat Room
Crisis Text Line
Text “BAY” to 741741
www.crisistextline.org
Free and Confidential
24-Hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention support
Access to trained crisis counselors
Programs
ACCESS Call Center
800-686-0101
www.smchealth.org/mentalhealth
For assistance in finding mental health and/or substance use services for someone who may be experiencing a mental illness and/or substance use condition, or for someone you are concerned about, call San Mateo County's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center for information, an assessment and a referral based on individual needs.

ACCESS Call Center: Phone: (800) 686-0101, TDD: (800) 943-2833

Privately insured? Contact your carrier to learn about coverage options and mental health services available to you through your health insurance plan.
San Mateo County Suicide Prevention
650-578-7165
www.smchealth.org/SuicidePrevention
San Mateo County is dedicated to preventing suicides across the county. At the above website, you can learn more about the County's suicide prevention efforts and also find:
What to Do in a Crisis
Suicide Prevention Month Events
How You Can Help
Get Involved in Your Community
2017-2020 Suicide Prevention Roadmap
Support Group
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is a hub of community activities that promote recovery, resiliency, and wellness for people confronting mental health issues. Staff include peers, family members, clinical staff, and volunteers. They provide a range of groups, workshops and socialization activities designed to promote increasing independence and wellness for people of all ages.
Kara Suicide Survivors Support Group
650-321-5272
www.kara-grief.org
The support group provides a safe space and supportive environment where suicide survivors (individuals who have had a family member or close friend die from suicide) can share their experiences and feelings, while also learning about the grieving process.
Trainings
Mental Health First Aid (Adult & Youth)
650-372-8548
www.smchealth.org/community-education
Free 8-hour certification course that teaches community members how to recognize and appropriately respond to an individual experiencing emotional or behavioral health challenges or crisis. Adult Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid are available in English and Spanish and only available for those 18 years and older.

To join or schedule a class, contact Sylvia Tang at 650-578-7165 or
[email protected]
Action Committees
San Mateo County Suicide Prevention Committee
650-578-7165
www.smchealth.org/SuicidePrevention
The
Suicide Prevention Committee (SPC)
provides oversight and direction to suicide prevention efforts in San Mateo County. Led by BHRS, the committee is comprised of San Mateo County representatives, community based organizations, SamTrans, and other community members. The committee meets the 1st Tuesday of the month 1:30 to 3:00PM at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (1300 S El Camino Real #100, San Mateo, CA 94402). For more information or to get involved in the SPC or other suicide prevention efforts, please contact one of the SPC Co-Chairs Islam Hassanein, M.S., AMFT #93903 (650.579.0359 x25 |
[email protected]
) or Sylvia Tang, MPP (650-578-7165 |
[email protected]
).
Santa Barbara
Crisis Lines
CARES/ACCESS Line
1.888.868.1649
Operated 24/7 by Santa Barbara Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health Services, the CARES line provides information about and eligibility for mental health services.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
Call the national suicide prevention lifeline to be connected to a skilled, trained crisis counselor in your area, anytime 24/7. You can also "chat" with a counselor online by visiting their website, and clicking on the "chat" button (11am-11pm, 7 days/week).
Programs
Santa Barbara Warmline (805) 319- 9606
operates Monday-Friday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Grief Support Services - Hospice of Santa Barbara
805.563.8820
Support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Trainings
Glendon Association
805.681.0415
Visit this website for suicide prevention resoursces. The Glendon Association also provides various gatekeeper suicide prevention trainings for professionals and community members.
Santa Clara
Crisis Lines
Santa Clara Suicide & Crisis Hotline
1-855-278-4204
Need Help? We Care!
Available 24 hours/7 days.
The Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline available 7 days a week for phone intervention and emotional support by highly trained volunteer Crisis Phone Counselors to help individuals who are experiencing:
~different forms of crises
~emotional or situational distress
~a need for ongoing support
~varying degrees of mental illness
~a need for general information or referrals
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Programs
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara
Hours Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Project Safety Net
A grass-roots community coalition whose mission is to develop and implement an effective, comprehensive, community-based mental health plan for youth's well-being in Palo Alto.
Santa Clara County Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
Santa Clara County released its first-ever county-wide Strategic Plan for suicide prevention on August 24th, 2010. It addresses the primary suicide prevention goals for Santa Clara, including 1) reducing suicide attempts and death, 2) empower residents to identify and refer individuals at-risk to appropriate resources, and 3) improve the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones who are dealing with mental illness.
Support Group
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
408-885-6216
Every Monday 6:30-8:00 pm
Please call (408) 885-6216.
Brief assessment over the phone. A cost-free drop-in support group where adults who have lost a loved one to suicide can meet weekly to find support In their grief with others experiencing a similar loss.
Events
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
408.206.0862
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks take place across 250 communities across the country, with the proceeds benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to help with vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and provide support for survivors of suicide loss.
Santa Cruz
Crisis Lines
Santa Cruz County Suicide Crisis Line
831.458.5300; 877.663.-5433 (ONE.LIFE)
24/7 Crisis Line serving Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties. Also refers to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Programs
Survivors Grief Support - Family Services Agency of the Central Coast
831.459.9373
Offers counseling sessions for survivors, and referral to counseling services.
Trainings
Sucide Prevention Service of the Central Coast-Family Services Agency
831.459.9373
FSA offers suicide prevention presentations for free. Curriculum may be customized for various audiences. Available in English and Spanish.
Events
Coastal Trail Walk
877.311.WALK (9255)
A fundraising scenic trail hike benefitting Suicide Prevention Services of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
Shasta
Crisis Lines
Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Access Line
530-225-5252
Crisis Text Line: Text LISTEN to 741741
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 resource that serves young people in any type of crisis, providing them access to emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust.
Here's how it works:
1. A teen texts into CTL anywhere, anytime.
2. A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly.
3. The specialist helps the teen stay safe and healthy with effective, secure counseling and referrals through text messaging using CTL's platform.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
No matter what problems you are dealing with, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wants to help you find a reason to keep living. This is a 24/7 confidential service and when you call, you'll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
24-hour telephone hotline/warmline that provides confidential support for people aged 60 and over who may be lonely, isolated, grieving, depressed, anxious, and/or thinking about death or suicide. Also for their caregivers and for younger disabled adults.
Workgroup
Suicide Prevention Workgroup
530-229-8426
The suicide prevention workgroup is a local collaboration of public and private agencies and community members focused on reducing the suicide attempts and deaths in Shasta County through collaboration, advocacy, education, training and evaluation.
Workgroup meets 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, please visit the website.
Programs
Shasta County Suicide Prevention
National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI of Shasta County
530-605-1647
Shasta Network of Care
Help, Inc.
530-244-2222
Warmline.
[email protected]
Support Group
Suicide Loss Support Group
530-242-1997
If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are invited to join a free, non-therapeutic support group. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at The Lotus Center, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding.
Contact Marcia Ramstrom for information.
Sponsored by Help Inc.
Sierra
Crisis Lines
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
1-800-971-0016
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
www.wellspacehealth.org
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Sierra Crisis Number
877.435.7137
Local Crisis Number.
Programs
Sierra County Mental Health
530-993-6746
704 Mill Street

Loyalton, California 96118
Siskiyou
Crisis Lines
Klamath Crisis Line
800.452.3669
Siskiyou County Behavioral Health
1-800-842-8979
24/7 Crisis Line
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Solano
Crisis Lines
LIfeline for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
24/7 suicide prevention hotline staffed by crisis specialists specifically for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
(800)-799-4889
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
24/7 suicide prevention hotline staffed by crisis specialists specifically for seniors 60 years and older
800-971-0016
The Trans Lifeline
Peer support crisis and suicide prevention hotline for the trans community available 7am-1am
(800) 985-5990 or
Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth under 25
TrevorLifeline:
(866) 488-7386
available 24/7/365
TrevorText Line: Text
START to 678678
Mon-Friday 12p-7pm
Crisis Text Line
24/7 suicide prevention texting crisis service staffed by crisis specialists Text
“HOME” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 suicide prevention hotline staffed by crisis specialists
(800) 273 –TALK (8255)
, veterans can press
to be routed to call agents who specialize in support veterans.

Use
(888) 628-9454
for Spanish-speaking callers
Programs
Access Line
To request mental health services and supports call (800) 547-0495.
Solano Crisis Stabilization Unit
The Solano Crisis Stabilization Unit is 12 bed acute crisis facility available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for both voluntary and involuntary admissions of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
(707) 428-1131
Fairfield, CA 94533
Support Group
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Solano County
Provides advocacy to support mental health consumers and combat stigma, peer and family classes, and presentations.
Email:
[email protected]
Resource Line: 707-422-7792
Trainings
Solano MHSA
To inquire about local suicide prevention and stigma reduction trainings such as Mental Health First Aid, safeTALK, ASIST please contact
[email protected]
Sonoma
Crisis Lines
North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline of Sonoma County
1-855-587-6373
A toll-free, confidential 24/7 suicide prevention hotline providing resources for people and their loved ones that are experiencing depression and/or thoughts of suicide.
Sonoma County Psychiatric Emergency Services
707.576.8181 or 800.746.8181
24 hour psychiatric emergency services hotline.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016 or 1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely. 8-week grief groups also available.
Support Group
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sonoma County
NAMI Sonoma County offers understanding, support, education and advocacy to anyone concerned about mental illness. They work with public agencies, private businesses and the media to increase knowledge and awareness, while advocating for improved services in the field.
Sutter Care at Home
Sutter Care at Home’s bereavement and grief support programs are open to the public and provide support for adults, young adults and children who have experienced a loss. Individual and group support is available, as well as community education and training.
Stanislaus
Crisis Lines
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
(888) 506-5991 (24-hour hotline)
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Toll-free, 24 hour hotline offers immediate support, encouragement, crisis intervention and resource referrals to those in crisis or family and friends who are fearful that a loved one may be suicidal. All services are confidential and free of charge. Other Languages: Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi (Additional languages offered via Language Line Services)
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - The Effort (AAS Accredited Crisis Center; NSPL Crisis Center network)
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 530-885-2300
BUSINESS LINE: (916)368-3118
24/7/365 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning , and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing. Also offer follow up calls to those in suicidal crisis; ASIST and SafeTalk Trainings; Survivors of Suicide Loss outreach
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Crisis Line
209.558.4600; 888.376.6246
24 hour crisis intervention to assist in providing counseling and referrals to resources and services.
Programs
NAMI-Stanislaus
(209) 558-4555
Offer survivor of suicide support groups
Network of Care - Mental Behavioral Health
Online portal for information services regarding mental/behavioral health.
Network of Care-Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
Online portal for information and services regarding behavioral health and other topics.
Warmline-Turning Point Community Programs
209.558.4600
Offers non-crisis intervention and support using peer support model.
Sutter-Yuba
Crisis Lines
County Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Line
530.673.8255 or 1-800-SUICIDE
County Psychiatric Emergency Services (available 24/7)
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging
support is available at
Crisis Chat via TEXTING
- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
www.wellspacehealth.org
Programs
Sutter Yuba Network of Care
530-674-1885 ext. 114
The Network of Care for Behavioral Health (
www.Sutter.networkofcare.org
), ﬁrst developed in California, is a highly innovative use of Internet communication technology designed to serve individuals and families at the community level. Because of the multiple ways health and human services programs are funded, the services themselves are often fragmented locally and difﬁcult to understand or navigate. This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services. This Web site can greatly assist in our efforts to protect our greatest human asset - our beautiful minds.
The listings in the Service Directory and Announcement Newsletters Link are provided for information only and are not meant to endorse any particular agency or service. Webmaster for our website is
John Floe, MAOM Prevention Services Coordinator Sutter - Yuba Mental Health Services
[email protected]
or (530) 674-1885 ext. 114 1965 Live Oak Blvd Yuba City, CA 95991
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Phone: John Floe 530.674.1885, ext 114; Email:
[email protected]
The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program began in September of 1994, after the suicide of seventeen-year-old Mike Emme. When friends and peers offered their condolences to Mike’s parents they asked what they could do to help. Mike’s parents encouraged anyone who was contemplating suicide to reach out to someone and seek help. The response was the development of this community based outreach program that empowers communities through education and collaboration.
Trainings
Safe TALK Yuba Sutter Counties
530-674-1885 ext. 114
www.sutter.networkofcare.org
safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. As a safeTALK-trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide;
identify people who have thoughts of suicide;
apply the
TALK
steps
(Tell, Ask, Listen
and
KeepSafe)
to connect a person with suicide thoughts to suicide first aid, intervention caregivers.
John Floe 530-674-1885 ext. 114
[email protected]
Mental Health First Aid Yuba Sutter Counties
530-674-1885 ext. 114
www.sutter.networkofcare.org
Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 12-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the United States. Participants will learn about risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, as well as understand their impact and overview common treatments. Participants who certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
John Floe 530-674-1885 ext. 114
[email protected]
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for Yuba Sutter Counties
530-674-1885 ext. 114
www.sutter.networkofcare.org
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 950,000 caregivers have received this training. Just as "CPR" skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills needed for suicide first aid. ASIST is a two-day (15 hours) intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. John Floe 530-674-1885 ext. 114
[email protected]
Tehama
Uncategorized
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
The Friendship Line at Institute on Aging operates a 24-hour toll-free hotline for older and disabled adults. Trained staff and volunteers make and receive calls to and from individuals who are either in crisis or just in need of a friend.

1-800-971-0016

Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services - Wellspace Health
1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 530-885-2300
24/7/365 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning , and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing. Also offer follow up calls to those in suicidal crisis; ASIST and SafeTalk Trainings; Survivors of Suicide Loss outreach
Community Crisis Stabilization Unit
530.527-5637; 800.240.3208
Offers crisis support, evaluation, assesment and information about access to services. Phone calls or walk-ins welcome 24/7.
Programs
Just Move It- Community Walks
A walk/exercise event focused on promoting physical/mental wellness.
Suzy's Law
Website offers information about advocacy for law to stop Internet use for promotion/encouragement of suicide. Founded through efforts in Tehama county.
Events
Out of the Darkness Community Walk - AFSP
530-520-6696
Awareness and fundraising event to support sucide prevetion efforts of AFSP. The event is held in Chico, CA.
Tri-City
Crisis Lines
(909) 623-6131
After-hours clinical support
available to any Tri-City resident who is not enrolled in formal treatment services. The trained and experienced therapists who staff this crisis response line are available
Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m
., and during the
Weekend from 8:00 p.m. on Friday to 4:00 a.m. Monday morning
. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress and need assistance during these hours
During Tri-City business hours, and
On a Walk-In Basis
only, Supplemental Crisis Services also provides crisis evaluation and intervention for persons in the Tri-City area who are not enrolled in formal treatment services. Staff that are trained and experienced in crisis assessment and intervention are available to assist persons experiencing significant emotional distress at 2008 North Garey Avenue, Pomona, Mondays-Fridays from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Programs
Speakers Bureau
Courageous Minds
is a speakers bureau made up of individuals whose lives have been touched by mental illness. They are trained and experienced in telling their story as a powerful and impactful piece of community discussions and presentations. To book a speaker or for information on how to join Courageous Minds please email
[email protected]
Room4Everyone Mental Wellness Campaign
Room4Everyone is a mental wellness campaign
aimed at eliminating stigma through community education, mobilization and presentations.
Room4Everyone
emphasizes the full system of care available through Tri-City, the importance of social inclusion and the vital role of permanent supportive housing. For presentations and information please email
[email protected]
Trainings
Suicide Prevention
SuicideTALK
90 Minutes – ages 15 and above
Examines why people experience thoughts of suicide
Encourages open discussion about suicide and attitudes toward it
Explores ways people can help to prevent suicide
SafeTALK
4 Hours – ages 15 and above
Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts may be present
Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide,
Know community resources and how to connect someone with thoughts of suicide to them for further suicide-safer help.
Trinity
Crisis Lines
Local Crisis Number
530-623-5708
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Trinity County Behavioral Health
1-888-624-5820
24/7 Crisis Line
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - Wellspace Health
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Programs
Trinity County Network of Care
Kingsview Behavioral Health Services
Tulare
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services - Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline
1.800.273.TALK (8255)
1.888.506.5991
559.256.7602

24/7/365 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff offer risk assessment, safety planning , and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
Call the national suicide prevention lifeline to be connected to a skilled, trained crisis counselor in your area, anytime 24/7.
Support Group
Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)-Tulare County
559.786.1525
Offer grief support groups for survivors of suicide
Trainings
MHFA: Mental Health First Aid
559.624.7471
A free 1-day training about signs & symptoms of mental and behavioral health behaviors, and crisis response related to mental health conditions.
Suicide Prevention Basics
559.624.7471
This is a customized presentation which covers basics of suicide prevention and addresses current efforts of our task force. This training is NOT intended to teach attendees how to prevent suicide. It is intended to convey an education about the topic of suicide including terms, statistics, and personal feelings and beliefs about suicide. FREE
ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
559.624.7471
Asist, intensive 2-day training for suicide prevention. FREE
Action Committees
Tulare & Kings Counties Suicide Prevention Task Force
559.624.7471
Multi-diciplinary collaborative focused on suicide prevention. Join us: 559.624.7471,
www.sptf.org
, or
www.facebook.com/hope.sptf
Tuolumne
Crisis Lines
Tuolumne County Crisis Hotline
209.533.7000
Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department's crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The call is free and confidential and is available to anyone in a suicidal crisis, anyone concerned with someone in suicidal crisis, and anyone seeking emergency mental health services.
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or 916-368-3111
Nationally Accredited Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org.
Crisis Chat via TEXTING - Text the word HOPE to 916-668-iCan (4226).
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss.
Emergency Department Follow Up program available.
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops.
Workgroup
Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) - YES Partnership
209-533-1397 EX 226
The YES partnership was created in 1986 in response to a spike in local teen suicides. Its ongoing mission is to support Tuolumne County youth and families and prevention substance abuse, suicide and child abuse. The YES Partnership provides the community with a vibrant forum for networking and coordination among agencies, community members, parents and youth leaders who care about youth and families.
Ventura
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention Center Crisis Line
1 (877) 727-4747
24 hour crisis intervention to assist in providing counseling and referrals to resources and services.
Ventura County Crises Team
1 (866) 998-2243
Operates 24 hours/ 7 days a week
Children’s Intensive Response Team (CIRT)
1 (866) 431-2478
Operates 24 hours/7 days a week
Programs
211
211
Dial 2-1-1 to learn about additional community services. 2-1-1 is free, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is available in multiple languages (including Spanish).
Wellness Everyday
This website offers a wealth of information about mental health, suicide prevention and resources.
Home Access Triage - 24 Hour Helpline
(805) 551-0472
Operated through United Parents, this helpline offers support and resources focusing on children's mental health and crisis.
Yolo
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County 24 Hour Crisis Lines
Davis (530) 756-5000; Woodland (530) 666-7778; West Sacramento (916) 372-6565
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing crisis prevention and intervention, education and community outreach services to the residents of Yolo County.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County ASK Teen Crisis Line
Davis (530) 753-0797; Woodland (530) 668-8445; West Sacramento (916) 371-3779
The Allied Services for Kids (ASK) teen line began in December 1994 to provide 24-hour availability to teens and families in crisis. Whatever the problem, teens are welcome to call this confidential and anonymous crisis line for support.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
www.wellspacehealth.org
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging support is available at http://suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org ;
Crisis Chat via TEXTING- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County School Safety Tip Line
Davis schools: (530) 758-SAFE or (530) 758-7233; Woodland schools: (530) 668-HELP or (530) 668-4357
This 24-hour confidential tip line is where students in Davis and Woodland can report concerns about school safety, including information about possible violence or incidents of harassment. Since the school shooting tragedy at Columbine, such student reports have saved hundreds of lives.
Programs
Yolo County Mobile Crisis (Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services)
(530) 666-8630
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Yolo County
Phone: (530) 756-8181 Email:
[email protected]
NAMI-Yolo is a nonprofit grassroots program of education, advocacy and support dedicated to improving the lives of people with psychiatric brain disorders including clinical depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Phone: (530) 756-7542
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County facilitates a “Friends and Family of Suicide Loss” support group for adults. The effect on friends and family of suicide loss can be overwhelming. Survivors of suicide loss often state that no other loss has been as painful or confusing. Additional feelings of guilt, anger, and sadness can create a complicated grief process. In a group with others who have shared a similar loss, support comes from exploring, sharing, and clarifying feelings. Because suicide grief can have an ongoing impact, individuals are encouraged to consider attending no matter how long ago the suicide occurred. At various times during the year, the group generally meets for eight consecutive Wednesday evenings at the Suicide Prevention business office in Davis.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County Choose Life School Education Program
Phone: (530) 756-7542
Classroom presentations are provided to junior high and high school students in Yolo County, emphasizing the warning signs of suicide, creating peer awareness, and stressing the importance of reaching out for help.
Events
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County fundraisers
Business Phone: 530-756-7542 E-mail:
[email protected]
The mission of Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County is to provide crisis prevention and intervention, education and community outreach services to the residents of Yolo County. Various fundraisers are held throughout the year to support the organization.
Yuba-Sutter
Crisis Lines
County Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Line
530.673.8255 or 1-800-SUICIDE
County Psychiatric Emergency Services (available 24/7)
Institute on Aging Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
1-415-752-3778
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults who are depressed, bereaved, or lonely.

1-800-971-0016

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services (WellSpace Health)
1-800-273-8255 or (916)368-3111 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Nationally Accredited Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (AAS) available 24/7/365
Crisis Chat Instant Messaging
support is available at
Crisis Chat via TEXTING
- Text the word HOPE to 916.668.iCan (4226)
Follow up calls are offered to those in suicidal crisis and survivors of suicide loss
Emergency Department Follow Up program available
ASIST and SafeTALK workshops
Business Office: (916)368-3118
www.wellspacehealth.org
Programs
Sutter Yuba Network of Care
530-674-1885 ext. 114
The Network of Care for Behavioral Health (
www.Sutter.networkofcare.org
), ﬁrst developed in California, is a highly innovative use of Internet communication technology designed to serve individuals and families at the community level. Because of the multiple ways health and human services programs are funded, the services themselves are often fragmented locally and difﬁcult to understand or navigate. This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services. This Web site can greatly assist in our efforts to protect our greatest human asset - our beautiful minds.
The listings in the Service Directory and Announcement Newsletters Link are provided for information only and are not meant to endorse any particular agency or service. Webmaster for our website is
John Floe, MAOM Prevention Services Coordinator Sutter - Yuba Mental Health Services
[email protected]
or (530) 674-1885 ext. 114 1965 Live Oak Blvd Yuba City, CA 95991
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Phone: John Floe 530.674.1885, ext 114; Email:
[email protected]
The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program began in September of 1994, after the suicide of seventeen-year-old Mike Emme. When friends and peers offered their condolences to Mike’s parents they asked what they could do to help. Mike’s parents encouraged anyone who was contemplating suicide to reach out to someone and seek help. The response was the development of this community based outreach program that empowers communities through education and collaboration.
Trainings
Safe TALK Yuba Sutter Counties
530-674-1885 ext. 114
www.sutter.networkofcare.org
safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. As a safeTALK-trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide;
identify people who have thoughts of suicide;
apply the
TALK
steps
(Tell, Ask, Listen
and
KeepSafe)
to connect a person with suicide thoughts to suicide first aid, intervention caregivers.
John Floe 530-674-1885 ext. 114
[email protected]
Mental Health First Aid Yuba Sutter Counties
530-674-1885 ext. 114
www.sutter.networkofcare.org
Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 12-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the United States. Participants will learn about risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, as well as understand their impact and overview common treatments. Participants who certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
John Floe 530-674-1885 ext. 114
[email protected]
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for Yuba Sutter Counties
530-674-1885 ext. 114
www.sutter.networkofcare.org
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 950,000 caregivers have received this training. Just as "CPR" skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills needed for suicide first aid. ASIST is a two-day (15 hours) intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. John Floe 530-674-1885 ext. 114
[email protected]
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