Suicide Prevention Resources
It is our goal to provide resources which will provide skilled interventions to help reduce or eliminate the chance of suicide.
National Resources:
1 (800) 273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Local Resources:
Working Together to Prevent Suicide Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force's mission is decreased suicide through increased awareness and education in the community. CCSP Task Force collaborates with the community to develop suicide prevention strategies and works to reduce the risk, stigma and occurrence of suicide in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
If you or someone you know needs help, call
Chester County’s Mental Health Crisis Intervention Hotline: 1-877-918-2100
Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
Vital Information:
Depression & Suicide Warning Signs Depression & Suicide Facts On average in the U.S., one person dies by suicide every 15 minutes.
More than 35,000 people in the U.S. die by suicide each year In 2011 and 2012, almost 80 Chester County residents died by suicide.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death on college campuses. The suicide rates for men rise with age, most significantly after age 65.
Depression is the leading cause of death by suicide Depression is a treatable medical condition.
Depression & Suicide Warning Signs
Sadness
Loss of interest in activities
Not eating or over-eating
Sleep problems
Unable to concentrate
Irritability Angry outbursts
Frequent physical complaints
Missed school or work
Missed assignments
Fatigue
Low energy Drug or alcohol abuse
Unreasonable feelings of guilt Indecisiveness
Self-harm
Thoughts of death or suicide
Talking about death or suicide