SUICIDE AWARENESS
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE THOUGHTS OF HURTING MYSELF?
-Talk with a trusted adult: parent/aunt or uncle/grandparent/a family friend/ a teacher/school nurse or counselor/doctor/pastor
-Go to the Emergency Room
-Call 911
-Call your doctor’s office and tell them you need to see someone immediately
WHAT IF A FRIEND TALKS ABOUT COMMITING SUICIDE?
-Tell an adult immediately
-Call 911
WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
-Your doctor or nurse practitioner: ACMC: 843-2030
-Emergency Room: SCBH: 843-4232 (24 hours)
-School Counselors: Jason Strand/Jackie Hickey
-A teacher
-Building Principal
-School Nurse
-Law Enforcement (call 911)
-Social Services 843-3160
-Pastor
-Woodland Centers: 800-992-1716 (24 hours)
-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (24 hours)
WARNING SIGNS
-Appearing sad and depressed -Writing a will
-Talking or writing about suicide -Behaving recklessly/impulsively
-Withdrawing from friends/family -Giving away possessions
-Loss of interest in most activities -Previous suicide attempts
-Feeling helpless/hopeless -Angry and rageful behavior
-Poor school performance -Mood fluctuations
-Abusing drugs or alcohol -Changes in sleep patterns
-Changes in appetite or weight (gain or loss)
SUICIDE IS A PERMANENT RESPONSE
TO TEMPORARY PROBLEMS