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Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline logo and telephone number 1-800-273-8255

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.

The Hill Country C.A.R.E. Center- Providing after-hours access to mental health professionals.

1401 Gold Street, Redding

12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday/ 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Local resources include:
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Lifeline is a 24 hour toll-free phone line for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
An online chat option is also available
Resources for Parents and Students

Resources for Parents and Students

Help and Support Lines

Help and Support Lines

Help and Support Lines

Students are encouraged to talk with an adult at school and/or home about how they are feeling. 
 
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
The Crisis Text Line: 
TEXT Listen to 741-741
Helpline: Shasta County's Local Crisis and Support Line:
530-244-2222 (8AM-8PM)
National Runaway Safeline:
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Teen Line (Teen-to-Teen hotline):
1-800-852-8336

Cont. Help and Support Lines

The Child Helpline (Child Abuse Helpline):
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
The Trevor Project (help and support for LGBTQ youth):
1-866-488-7386
Youth Helpline- Your Life, Your Voice:
1-800-448-3000
One Safe Place 
530-244-0117
Mental Health Outreach Clinic
530-245-6411
Shasta County Children Services 
530-225-5144
Risk Factors

Risk Factors

  • Prior suicide attempt(s)
  • Difficult life situations (abuse, bullying, poverty)
  • Misuse and abuse of alcohol or other drugs 
  • Mental disorders, particularly depression and other mood disorders
  • Knowing someone who died by suicide, particularly a family member
  • Social isolation
  • Chronic disease and disability
  • Lack of access to behavioral health care 
(Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
Warning Signs

Warning Signs

Immediate Risk
  • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
  • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online 
  • Talking about feelings of hopeless or having no reason to live
Serious Risk
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious or agitated;behaving recklessly
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Displaying extreme mood swings
(Suicide Prevention Resource Center) 
Protective Factors

Protective Factors

  • Life skills (problem-solving, coping)
  • Social support from family, friends, and others
  • Positive school experiences 
(Suicide Prevention Resource Center) 
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