Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Need help now? Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You’ll reach trained counselors 24/7. If this is an emergency, call 911.
Suicide risk is complex and can involve differences in thinking, emotion, and decision-making, and often co-occurs with conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use, or psychosis. Risk can be shaped by both long-term factors (e.g., early experiences) and immediate stressors (e.g., loss or violence). Many people have risk factors but do not attempt suicide—early identification and effective treatment save lives. (Source: NIMH)
Key Points
- Depression is a major risk factor; it’s also highly treatable for most people.
- Early detection, diagnosis, and strong treatment for mental health and substance use conditions are protective.
- Know warning signs and act—support, connect to care, and follow up. (See NIMH warning signs.)
Get Help & Local/National Resources
- Great Rivers 211 (Western WI/region): dial 211 or call 1-800-362-8255. 24/7 information & crisis support.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7, nationwide).
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat via their site (24/7).
- Crisis Text Line (anyone): Text HOME to 741741.
- La Crosse County Crisis: 608-784-HELP (4357). (If applicable for your audience.)