Suicide Prevention | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Suicide Prevention | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Suicide Prevention and Support Resources

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 if you need to talk to someone. Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. The causes of suicide are complex and determined by multiple combinations of factors, such as mental illness, substance misuse, painful losses, exposure to violence, and social isolation. SAMHSA offers additional suicide prevention information and resources.