If you are a student and concerned about your friend, it is very important to get a trusted adult involved immediately. If you are a parent concerned about your child, obtain professional help for your child, increase your supervision, and remove any lethal means from their ready access. Many people are hesitant to ask directly about suicide for fear that they will be planting the idea in the mind of the person. Asking them directly about thoughts of suicide provides them an opportunity to unburden themselves and to receive the support and services they need.

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text "MT" to 741741 (a free 24/7 text line for people in crisis) where trained crisis responders are available 24 hours a day. Do not leave a suicidal individual alone. If a suicide attempt has been made, immediately contact 911.

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Talk To Someone Now: Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org)

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• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Montana Chapter

  • Contact: afsp.org/chapter/montana

  • Info: Local chapter providing resources, education, and support for those affected by suicide.

• Veterans Crisis Line

  • Call: 988 (Press 1)

  • Text: 838255

  • Info: Confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.