Suicide Prevention
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, such as suicidal ideation, you can call, chat, or text the 988 Crisis Line for help and resources.
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If you think you are at immediate risk of suicide, please dial 911.
Suicide
Suicide continues to be a public health issue. Knowing the warning signs of mental health crisis can encourage those struggling to find help and reduce the possibility of loss. Below, we've listed some warning signs of crisis and helpful resources.
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Warning Signs of Crisis
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Exhaustion
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High anxiety or irritability
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Sleep disturbances
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Substance misuse
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Separation from friends and family
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Thoughts of ending one's life
988 Crisis Line
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support and resources to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can call or text 988, or visit the 988 website here to chat with a trained crisis counselor for yourself or if you're concerned for a loved one.
All About Connections - QPR Trainings
Suicide has increased in our country over the past 20 years. The NOCC is working hard to inform and educate as many people as possible in our community about suicide prevention.
According to the CDC, in 2021
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12.3 million Americans thought about suicide
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3.5 million planned an attempt
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1.7 million people attempted suicide.
This tells us that it is very likely that we may encounter individuals who are in crisis as we move about our day to day life. It has been proven that if
more people know the signs of mental health crisis and know how to respond, less people in our country would lose their lives to suicide.
QPR Suicide prevention was created to inform and educate non mental health professionals about warning signs of suicide ideation as well as what to do when someone around you may be in crisis.
NOCC schedules community trainings for anyone over 14 years old. Information about this training can be found on our website, or if you would like to schedule your own training at your business or organization, please contact Jill McCollum at JMcCollum@noccmi.org.
NOCC Mental Health Guide
Looking for more resources? Download our Mental Health Guide by clicking here or by viewing below!