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Suicide Prevention Resources
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, WHETHER YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE OR NOT, CALL THE 24/7 LIFELINE:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Press 1 if you are a veteran
 

Virginia Suicide Prevention Crisis Centers:
  • Crisis Link: Arlington, VA 22204. Phone 703-527-4077
  • Crisis Center: Bristol, VA 24203. Phone 276-466-2312
  • Helpline ACTS: Dumfries, VA 22026. Phone 703-368-4141

90% of all people who die by suicide have a treatable mental illness. Know the warning signs and risks!
The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible by calling the Lifeline.
  • Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.  
  • Looking for a way to kill themselves, 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 isolating themselves.  
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.  
  • Displaying extreme mood swings.
Risk Factors for Suicide:          ·          
  • Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and certain personality disorders.
  • Alcohol and other substance use disorders.                    
  • Hopelessness.                     
  • Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies.                    
  • History of trauma or abuse.                     
  • Major physical illnesses.                   
  • Previous suicide attempt.                    
  • Family history of suicide.                   
  • Job or financial loss.                   
  • Loss of relationship.                   
  • Easy access to lethal means.                   
  • Lack of social support and sense of isolation.                   
  • Stigma associated with asking for help.                 
  • Lack of health care, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment.                   
  • Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma.                  
  • Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet). 

Reference: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (2012), www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org        

NAMI Central Virginia promotes recovery and seeks to improve the lives of Central Virginians with serious mental illness through education, support, resources, advocacy,
and anti-stigma campaigns.

  1. https://www.frankvanaken.com/
  2. https://www.whiteheatheronline.com/
  3. https://www.ecopracticum.com/
  4. https://www.maximaphiles-francais.org/
  5. https://alisonjohnsonmcs.com/
  6. https://www.namicentralvirginia.org/