SUICIDE HELP

If someone you know:
threatens suicide
talks about wanting to die
shows changes in behavior, appearance, mood
abuses drugs, alcohol
deliberately injures themselves
appears depressed, sad, withdrawn...

You can help:
stay calm and listen
let them talk about their feelings
be accepting; do not judge
ask if they have suicidal thoughts
take threats seriously
don't swear secrecy--Tell someone

Get help:  You can't do it alone
Contact your:
Family, Friend, Relative
Clergy, Teacher, Counselor
Family Doctor
Crisis Line
Mental Health Services
Hospital Emergency

Check the inside front cover page of you local telephone book for local crisis services or call you Emergency 911 number for assistance.


Suicide Information & Education Centre