Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Warning Signs:

Know the warnings and take action if you see:

Talking or writing about suicide or death
Giving direct verbal cues, such as “I wish I were dead” and “I’m going to end it all”
Giving less direct verbal cues, such as “You will be better off without me,” “What’s the point of living?”, “Soon you won’t have to worry about me,” and “Who cares if I’m dead, anyway?”
Isolating themselves from friends and family
Expressing the belief that life is meaningless
Giving away prized possessions
Exhibiting a sudden and unexplained improvement in mood after being depressed or withdrawn
Neglecting his or her appearance and hygiene
Dropping out of school or social, athletic, and/or community activities
Obtaining a weapon (such as a firearm) or another means of hurting themselves (such as prescription medications)

Resources on Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Risk Factors and Warning Signs

Youth Suicide Prevention (Purdue Global)

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

Beyond Blue: Guiding their Way Back

A Journey Toward Health and Hope

When a Friend Dies: Guidelines for Students

Crisis Lines and Help Lines

Suicide Prevention LIfeline 1-800-273-8255 english 1-888-628-9454 spanish

Care Crisis Response Services: 1-800-584-3578 or 425-258-4357

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line:

Text START to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly. Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860 This line is primarily for transgender people experiencing a crisis.