Even surrounded by friends and family, someone experiencing emotional pain can feel isolated. You may sense something is wrong, but not realize how serious it is. Trust your instincts.
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The warning signs for suicide— withdrawal, depression and hopelessness— are there, but not always obvious. It’s up to us to learn to recognize the warning signs and offer support to someone we care about.
“Are you thinking of ending your life?” Few phrases are as difficult to say to a loved one. But when it comes to suicide prevention, none are more important. Click here for suggestions on how to find the words to start the conversation.
For more information and local resources click here.
If you or someone you care about is in an emotional crisis or needs immediate help, call the Suicide & Crisis Line at (800) 273-8255 or 988. If you need to be connected to mental health services in Riverside County, call the Helpline at (951) 686-HELP.
You are not alone. If you are experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, or are concerned for someone else, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or 988.
If emergency medical or psychiatric care is needed, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Whether you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, all services are voluntary. Counseling, nursing and psychiatric medications are available. All locations are available 24/7 and everyone is welcome — regardless of insurance type or ability to pay.
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The Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition is joining thousands of teams across the country to raise money for suicide prevention research and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Join our team or gather friends, family, and colleagues to create your own team and walk side-by-side supporting each other in memory of those we’ve lost. Register Now! Search for “RivCo. Suicide Prevention Coalition” or use the links below to register on our team page. https://supporting.afsp.org/team/341764
Date: September 28, 2024 Location: Fairmount Park, RiversideFAMILY-FRIENDLY & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition is joining thousands of teams across the country to raise money for suicide prevention research and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Join our team or gather friends, family, and colleagues to create your own team and walk side-by-side supporting each other in memory of those we’ve lost. Register Now! Search for “RivCo. Suicide Prevention Coalition” or use the links below to register on our team page. https://supporting.afsp.org/team/345639
Date: October 19, 2024 Location: Palm Desert Civic Center, Palm DesertFAMILY-FRIENDLY & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For a list of events and ways to get involved in Riverside County this September, please visit our event calendar and activity guide.
The Suicide Prevention Coalition is a collaboration between county organizations, non-profit, private, faith-based organizations, school districts, higher education institutions, healthcare, and first responders designed to work together to eliminate suicide deaths and suicide attempts and increase resources and support. The Coalition brings together multi-disciplinary partners to address the root causes of suicide. Suicide is often preventable with the right knowledge and skills. Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention, regardless of background or experience. Find out more here.
October 3rd, 2024 is the 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Coalition Conference. The conference is in collaboration for suicide prevention discussing best practices in youth suicide crisis response. Please find more details here to sign up and learn more.
The Take Action for Suicide Prevention toolkit consists of various ideas and ways to increase protective factors against suicide. To learn more click here.
For dates and availability for these trainings, register here.
Find September 2024 trainings to increase awareness and access to resources and support here.
This 90-minute presentation will focus on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a conversation with someone in crisis and connect them with the help and resources they need.
This 60-minute presentation will focus on understanding mental health, stigma reduction, available resources and more.
This 2-hour presentation will focus on understanding how stress affects you, strategies to cope with stress, available resources and more.
This 2-hour presentation will focus on understanding and defining trauma, the impact of trauma on the brain and tools to build resiliency and being trauma-informed.
This three-hour training prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources.
This two-day, interactive workshop prepares participants to provide suicide first aid interventions. ASIST caregivers complete the process that safeTALK helpers start, providing life-saving suicide first aid interventions.
This 8-hour training introduces participants to unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.
This 8-hour training introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports.
