I’m worried about someone else

You are an important influence on the health and well-being of those around you.  If you think someone is thinking about suicide it’s important to make sure they get the support they need. 

Warning Signs for Suicide

You are an important influence on the health and well-being of those around you. If you think someone is thinking about suicide it’s important to make sure they get the support they need. 

  • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
  • Getting the means to kill oneself (firearms, pills etc.)
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Displaying extreme mood swings

If You Think Someone is At-Risk of Suicide

  • Talk to them alone or in a private setting
  • Communicate to them that you care for their safety and are worried about them
  • Ask them – “Are you thinking about suicide?” or “Are you thinking about killing yourself”
  • Connect them to helpful resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 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.

Call: 1-800-273-8255

National Suicide Prevention Hotline Website

Crisis Lines

911: Imminent danger to self or others

White Bird:
541-687-4000; 1-800-422-7558 (24-hour local crisis line)

Looking Glass:
541-689-3111 (24-hour local youth crisis line)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255 (press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line)

Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth):
1-866-488-7386

Crisis Text Line:
741-741 (text “HOME” to access services) 24/7 support

The Trans Lifeline:
877-565-8860

Womanspace:
541-485-6513 (domestic violence support)

Sexual Assault Support Services:
1-844-404-7700

Friendship Line:
800-971-0016 (support for older adults 60+)

Additional Resources

Crisis Services

CAHOOTS:
Non-emergency mobile crisis intervention.
541-682-5111 (Eugene);
541-726-3714 (Springfield)
https://whitebirdclinic.org/cahoots/

Hourglass Community Crisis Center:
541-505-8426
Short-term mental health crisis assessment & stabilization for adults, 24 hours/day, 7 days a week
http://www.columbiacare.org/hourglass-community-crisis-center.html

Youth Crisis Response Program:
1-888-989-9990 (for parents of children through age 17)
https://www.thechildcenter.org/crisis-response-program/