Disclaimer: Doniphan West Schools does not endorse any specific outpatient therapy service provider. The list provided below is simply to provide resources and options for families. Families are responsible for choosing and contacting the service provider of their choice based on individual needs. This is NOT a comprehensive list of providers; these providers were identified using a basic Google search.

If it's an emergency, call 911.

Talking with and finding help for someone that may be suicidal can be difficult. Here are some tips that may help.

• Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.

• Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.

• Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture on the value of life.

• Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.

• Don’t dare him or her to do it.

• Don’t act shocked. This will put distance between you.

• Don’t be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.

• Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance.

• Take action. Remove means, like weapons or pills.

• Get help from people or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Adapted from 988lifeline.org