If you or someone you know is thinking about self harming or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away.

For immediate help/Para ayuda inmediata:

If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave them alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die. Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment.

Si un miembro de la familia o un amigo esta al borde del suicidio, no lo deje solo. Intente conseguir que la persona busque ayuda inmediatamente en un cuarto de emergencia, de un médico, o de un profesional de salud mental. Tome seriamente cualquier comentario sobre el suicidio o deseos de morir. Incluso si usted no cree que su miembro de la familia o amigo intente realmente suicidarse, la persona está claramente afligida y puede beneficiarse de su ayuda al recibir tratamiento de salud mental.

^{From the National Institute of Mental Health}

National Resources

Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Dial 988)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Ayuda En Español (Llame al 988)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Psychiatry Association (APA)
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
FindTreatment.gov
Give an Hour
HelpGuide
“I Am Not Alone” Social Network
InterVoice (for those hearing voices)
Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA: Screening Tools
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (Text START to 88788)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Runaway Safeline (800-786-2929)
Recovered (Formally the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence/NCADD)
S.A.F.E. Alternatives: Self Abuse Finally Ends
SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Self-Compassion.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Attempt Survivors Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Disaster Survivors Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Individuals with Neurodivergence Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Maternal Mental Health Resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
THRIVE Lifeline (313-662-8209)
Warmline National Directory
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line (888-407-4515)
Women Against Abuse

Articles, Guides, & Apps

ADAA: Mental Health Apps
How Respectful Dialogue Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Dealing with Stress in Grad School
Finding a Therapist Who Can Help You Heal
Free Guided Meditations (UCLA Health)
Healthline: Mental Well-Being
Healthline: Mental Health Services and Product Reviews
Meditation Music by Prabin Dangol (YouTube)
PTSD Mobile Apps from the National Center for PTSD
SKY Meditation Courses
Supporting a Loved One Dealing with Mental and/or Substance Abuse Disorders [PDF]
Tips For How to Help a Person with Mental Illness
Warning Signs and Symptoms
What Is a Mental Health Crisis?

Illinois Resources

Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois (ACMHAI)
AFSP Illinois Chapter
Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago
Counseling Associates of Illinois
Farm Family Resource Initiative Helpline (Call or text 833-327-6767)
FIRST.IL Psychosis Program
Illinois Association of Problem-Solving Courts
Illinois Department of Human Resources (DHS)
Illinois Department of Public Health (DPH)
Illinois DocAssist (866-986-2778)
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (833-234-6343 or text “HELP” to 833-234)
Illinois Mental Health Collaborative
Illinois Warmline by the Illinois Mental Health Collaborative [PDF] (866-359-7953, 8AM-8PM)
Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance
Illinois Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit by IL Department of Education [PDF]
JCHCC Mental Health Resources for Southern Illinois [PDF]
NAMI Illinois
Partnership for Drug-Free Communities (Illinois)
State-funded Mental Health Providers

Clinton & Marion County Resources

Centralia Community Resource Center
Clinton County Youth
Coping 4 Life
Marion County Coalition Against Drug Use
Puentes de Esperanza/Hispanic Community Support in Hoyleton
Safe Crisis Center
St. Mary’s Hospital
Take Action Coalition of Clinton County

Resources for Children & Teens

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (NIMH)
Children’s Mental Health Network
Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation
JED Foundation (for Teens and Young Adults)
Kids’ Minds Matter
National Children’s Alliance
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Youth Resources
Talking to Kids About Suicide
Teen Health and Wellness

Resources for Veterans & Military Personnel

Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 988, Press 1)
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877-4AID-VET / 877-424-3838)
Anger & Irritability Management Skills (AIMS)
Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Coaching Into Care
Common Reactions After Trauma
Don’t Wait. Reach Out.
Finding Local Resources for Veterans
Keep It Secure – Lethal Means Safety & Suicide Prevention
Resource Toolkit for Never Federally Activated Former Guard and Reserve Members [PDF]
Military OneSource
PATRIOTLink
PTSD Mobile Apps from the National Center for PTSD
Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families Challenge
Preventing Veteran Suicide is Everyone’s Business [PDF]
Safe Helpline for Sexual Assault (877-995-5247)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Veterans Resources
VA Homeless Programs
VA Mental Health Home
Veteran Self-Help and Suicide Prevention Resources
VA’s Social Media Safety Toolkit for Veterans, Their Families, and Their Friends [PDF]
VA Whole Health

Resources for Families of Veterans & Military Personnel

15 Things Veterans Want You to Know
Make the Connection
S.A.V.E. (Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage and Expedite) Training
S.A.V.E. Preventing Caregiver Suicide Training
Start the Conversation
Talking with a Veteran in Crisis [PDF]
VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers

Resources for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC)

ADAA: Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
ADAA: Latiné/Hispanic Communities
APA: Native American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage
Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)
Asians Do Therapy
Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)
Black Mental Wellness
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Call Blackline (800-604-5841)
Cambodian Association of America
Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)
Inclusive Therapists
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Latinx Therapy
MHA National: BIPOC Mental Health
NAMI: Identity and Cultural Dimensions
National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH)
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIH)
NIH: “Brother, You’re on My Mind” Toolkit for Black Men
Psychology Today Directory of Black and African American Therapists
The Safe Place App for the Black Community
SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Equity for People of Color and LGBTQ+ People
SAMHSA: Tribal Affairs and Policy
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness
StrongHearts Native Helpline (844-762-8483)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Black Mental Health Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Native Americans and Alaskan Natives Resources
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Latinx
Therapy in Color

Resources for LGBTQIA+

Lamda Legal: Know Your Rights
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline (888-OUT-LGBT / 888-688-5428, M-F 3pm-11pm Sat 11am-4pm)
LGBT National Help Center
LGBT National Hotline (888-843-4564, M-F 3pm-11pm Sat 11am-4pm)
LGBT National Senior Hotline (888-234-7243, M-F 3pm-11pm Sat 11am-4pm)
LGBT National Youth Talkline (800-246-7743, M-F 3pm-11pm Sat 11am-4pm)
LGBTQ Psychotherapists of Color Virtual Services
LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide Serving Southern Illinois by the Rainbow Cafe [PDF]
MHA LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resource Center
MHA Transgender Resource Center
NAMI: Identity and Cultural Dimensions – LGBTQI
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
Pride Institute
SAGE LGBTQ Elder Hotline (877-360-LGBT / 877-360-5428)
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity for People of Color and LGBTQ+ People
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: LGBTQ+ Resources
Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860)
Trevor Project
True Colors United

Resources at the Library

Look for these numbers on spine labels of titles in nonfiction sections:
Abuse – 362.76 and 362.82
Abusive Relationships/Domestic Violence – 362.8292 and 616.8582
Addiction and Substance Abuse – 362.29 and 613.8
Anger Management – 152.47
Anxiety – 152.46 and 616.8522
Body Changes – 612.6, 613.042, 613.0433, and 618.175
Bullying – 302.3 and 371.58
Depression – 616.8527
Divorce – 306.89 and 346.7301
Drugs, Medicine, Health, and Hygiene – 610’s
Eating Disorders – 616.8526
Emotions and Senses – 152
Grief/Bereavement – 155.937
Hate/Hate Crimes – 152.4 and 364.15
Learning Disorders – 616.85889 and 618.92
Legal Rights – 346.73
LGBTQIA+ – 306.76
Mental Health – 362.2 and 616.8
Personal Health and Safety – 613
Pharmacology and Therapeutics – 615
Pregnancy, Parenting, and Abortion – 306.874, 618.2, and 363.46
Post-natal Depression – 618.7
Psychology – 150’s
Rape/Sexual Assault – 362.883 and 364.153
Self-Esteem – 155.2 and 158.1
Self-Harm and Trauma – 616.85
Sex and STDs – 612.6, 613.9, and 616.951
Social Sciences – 300’s
Specific Groups of People – 305
Social Problems and Services, Associations – 360
Suicide – 362.28
Terrorism – 303.625 and 363.325

After a Suicide

Best Practices and Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Loss Survivors
Uniting for Suicide Postvention
VA Safe Reporting of a Suicide [PDF]

Updated 11/2/2024

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources