Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide: This brochure provides information about suicide including risk factors, symptoms and warning signs, treatment options and therapies, how to find help for yourself or others, and research about suicide and suicide prevention.
Warning Signs of Suicide: This NIMH infographic presents behaviors and feelings that may be warnings signs that someone is thinking about suicide.
Digital Shareables on Suicide Prevention: These digital resources from NIMH, including graphics and messages, can be used to spread the word about suicide prevention and help promote awareness and education in your community.
Phone Numbers to Call for Help
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Military Resources
US Army Suicide Prevention Program: Comprehensive resources, training, and policy guidance for Army personnel, including a Commander's Tool Kit and information on Suicide Prevention Month activities.
Air Force Suicide Prevention Program: Overview, resources, and training for Air Force personnel, including the Wingman Project, which encourages a strong Wingman culture and provides resources for Airmen to get help when they need it.
Navy Suicide Prevention Program: Statistics, training materials, and resources for Navy personnel, including the Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) Program, which provides immediate intervention and ongoing support for Service members with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program: Information, resources, and training for Marine Corps personnel, including the "Never Leave a Marine Behind" suicide prevention training and the DSTRESS Line, which provides 24/7 confidential counseling for Marines and their families.
Coast Guard Suicide Prevention Program: Resources, services, and hotlines for Coast Guard personnel, including the CGSUPRT Program, which provides information and support for Coast Guard members and their families.
National Guard Suicide Prevention: Resources and training for National Guard personnel, including a six-part training series to help cultivate resiliency and reduce the risk of suicide.
Defense Suicide Prevention Office: Advocacy, program oversight, and policy for Department of Defense suicide prevention efforts, including the development of a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy.
Psychological Health Center of Excellence: Leadership, expertise, and resources for psychological health care and prevention, including information on suicide statistics, assessments, and treatment options.
Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7 confidential support for veterans and their loved ones, including online chat and text messaging services.
Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention: Research, resources, and clinical tools for suicide prevention, including information on the Self-Directed Violence Classification System and the Therapeutic Risk Management assessment tool.
Make the Connection: Personal testimonials and resources for veterans, including information on mental health conditions, treatment options, and support services.
Real Warriors Campaign: Information and resources for service members, veterans, and families, including tips for managing stress, building resilience, and seeking help when needed.
Afterdeployment: Wellness resources and assessment tools for the military community, including information on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline -The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The African American Youth Suicide: Report to Congress is a response by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that builds upon the 2019 Congressional Black Caucus report, “Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Suicide in America.” The report examines patterns of youth suicide by race and ethnicity, what is known about youth suicide decedent characteristics, information on risk and protective factors, interventions, and remaining knowledge gaps.
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. SPRC is funded by SAMHSA.
The American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) National Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan is a national initiative addressing suicide prevention, based on fostering collaborations across Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The IHS Suicide Prevention and Care Program site provides resources to support suicide prevention efforts, and to help communities and individuals understand and obtain services related to suicide.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Suicide Prevention webpage provides resources for communities and states to support suicide prevention efforts.
MedlinePlus offers information about suicide from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
#BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message to spread the word about actions everyone can take to prevent suicide.
Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) is free screening resource for medical settings (e.g., emergency departments, inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient clinics/primary care) that can help nurses or physicians successfully identify youth at risk for suicide.