Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Resources

Suicide Prevention Help

For immediate help

Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department for immediate help and medical care.
Find an Emergency Department

Speak to suicide prevention expert

For more information from national experts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
1-800-273-8255
Prevention Therapy

Find Treatment

Call St. Elizabeth Physicians Behavioral Health,
(859) 301-5901

Prevention Therapy

Find Treatment

Call St. Elizabeth Physicians Behavioral Health,
(859) 301-5901

Call for an evaluation

The assessment staff at SUN Behavioral Health are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a no cost evaluation related to mental health and suicide.
Call SUN Behavioral Health: (859) 429-5188
Get Directions to SUN Behavioral Health

For additional resources

Contact NorthKey Community Care ACCESS Crisis line for emergency 24 hour services.  
Call (859) 331-3292

For Information on Suicide Prevention

Signs and Symptoms of Mental or Emotional Distress

Support & Connection

Video Resources

The Impact of Suicide on Families – Jim Willman, Activating Hope

Suicide Prevention in Schools – Nancy Eigel-Miller, Executive Director 1N5

What is QPR? – Stephanie Potter, Executive Director, Rob’s Kids

The Power of Hope for Healing – Jennifer and Matt Westwood, Chelsea Ryann’s Festival of Hope

Suicide Prevention Warning Signs

Suicide can be an upsetting topic to discuss with your friends and family. If you’re concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, please don’t hesitate to seek support.

Although signs can vary, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a list of common warning signs to prevent suicide.

  • Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.
  • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
  • Talking about being a burden to others.
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
  • Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
  • Sleeping too little or too much.
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
  • Displaying extreme mood swings.

For additional signs or more information on suicide prevention, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Help is Right Here.

At St. Elizabeth Physicians, we’re committed to breaking the stigma of mental health. Life changes quickly — and those changes can cause real distress. We’re right here to remind you that you are not alone.

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