Suicide is NOT an Option
I Am Worried About Someone I Know or Love
Have An Honest Conversation
- Talk to them in private
- Listen to their story
- Tell them you care about them
- Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide
- Encourage them to seek treatment or contact their doctor or therapist
- Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems or giving advice
If A Person Says They Are Considering Suicide
- Take the person seriously
- Stay with them
- Help them remove lethal means
- Call Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493- TALK (8255) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Text TALK to 38255 (within Colorado) or 741741 (outside of Colorado) to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
- Escort them to the nearest Walk In Crisis Center (1310 Chinook in Pueblo) or the nearest Emergency Room