Suicide Prevention and Support

Help is available! Find easy access to mental health and suicide prevention resources by using the links provided here.

If you or someone you care about is in crisis and needs immediate help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or 988. The phone lines are answered by trained professionals; the call is free and confidential. If you need to be connected to mental health services in Riverside County, call the Helpline at (951) 686-HELP. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. You may also call or walk into a Riverside County 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care location.  Whether you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, all services are voluntary. Counseling and nursing, as well as, psychiatric medications are available. All locations are open 24/7 and everyone is welcome regardless of insurance type or ability to pay.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    Phone: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
    A free 24-hour hotline available if you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Press 1 for a dedicated line for veterans and their families.
  • Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline: Phone: (951) 686-HELP (4357)
    The regional Inland Southern California Crisis and Suicide Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The phone lines are answered by trained professionals and the call is free and confidential.
  • Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
    The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides prevention support, training and resources to assist organizations to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies and to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
  • The Jed Foundation
    This foundation is dedicated to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students. The website provides resources for students, professionals, parents and friends.
  • Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA)
    SPAN USA is a national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, as well as reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.
  • Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition
    Riverside County’s local suicide prevention strategic plan, Building Hope and Resiliency, is brought to action through the Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPC). The SPC is made up of eight sub-committees and workgroups. Each sub-committee focuses on a unique set of goals and objectives that work toward advancing the goals of the strategic plan. This website includes all relevant information for the Suicide Prevention Coalition as well as information about how you can get trained to be a helper and support someone with thoughts of suicide. If you have an area of expertise or are interested in being in a sub-committee, you can find out more about each and register to join on the subcommittee page. The Coalition has Quarterly Meetings that are open to all – you can register through this website to attend to hear about work being done, learn more about suicide prevention, and share your thoughts. Suicide is preventable and when we work together, we can make the difference that will save lives.
  • Survivors of Suicide
    The Survivors of Suicide website was developed to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide resolve their grief and pain in their own personal way.
  • California Strategic Plan on Suicide Prevention (PDF)
    The California Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention provides recommendations of the Suicide Prevention Plan Advisory Committee to the California Department of Mental Health.
  • National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action
    This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services document provides goals and objectives as a blueprint for the nation to take action to prevent suicide.
  • Youth Suicide: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Injury Center
    The CDC offers national level data and information about suicide among youth, including risk factors and resource recommendations for youth suicide prevention.
  • Resources for Media when Reporting on Suicide
    Recommendations to improve the way suicide is covered in the media.
  • Understanding Suicide Fact Sheet: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Injury Center (PDF)
    This two-page fact sheet is intended for the general public and provides a basic overview of suicide, including risk factors, prevention and additional resources.
  • Suicide Facts at a Glance: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Injury Center (PDF)
    This fact sheet provides up-to-date national level data and statistics on suicide and suicidal behaviors.
  • Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools (PDF)
    This toolkit assists high schools and school districts in designing and implementing strategies to prevent suicide by promoting behavioral health. It includes tools to implement a multi-faceted suicide prevention program that responds to the needs and cultures of students.
  • Know the Signs
    Are you concerned about someone? Visit this website to learn the warning signs of suicide, find the words to offer help to someone you are concerned about and reach out to local resources. The website is part of the statewide suicide prevention campaign “Know the Signs” funded by the Mental Health Services Act (formerly known as Prop 63).
  • What’s Up Safehouse is a 24/7, free, anonymous mental health crisis texting line. Get immediate support from a licensed mental health professional.  Dedicated to helping support the residents of Riverside County through issues surrounding anxiety, substance abuse, depression, school pressure, peer pressure, LGBTQ struggles, relational issues, suicidal thoughts, bullying, and any other issue that is causing trouble.
    • Text SHHELP to 844.204.0880 24/7 for immediate support and resources.
  • Fact Sheets About Suicide: American Association of Suicidology
    This website offers a variety of fact sheets about suicide and suicide prevention, in both English and Spanish, including: