Suicide Prevention
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
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Resources for Students
*For additional resources, please go to the Panther Counseling Corner
Resources for Parents
*For additional resources, please go to the Panther Counseling Corner
Help and Support Lines
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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
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- 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
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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
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- Life skills (problem-solving, coping)
- Social support from family, friends, and others
- Positive school experiences
(Suicide Prevention Resource Center)
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