BE ENGAGED
Exposing the Gap
Being engaged is the first step to #StopOne
The phone rings, on the other end of the line a distraught caller, heavy-hearted and in crisis. Would you know what to say? Would you know the next steps to take for suicide prevention ?
When a call just like this came in to the Veterans Resource Center, the gap of information, education and adequacy for the situation was exposed. Change was needed, and immediate actions implemented.
Suicide rarely happens without someone related to the individual knowing "something wasn't right."
Are You Okay?
Only 34 people are known to have survived a jump from the Golden Gate Bridge. One, is Kevin Hines, who shares his story to educate on the important role others can play when a person is experiencing suicidal thoughts. "If just ONE person would have asked me how I was doing, I would not have jumped."
YOU can be the one to #StopOne
IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE
What is IT?
4 MINUTE VIDEO
Suicidal ideation is thinking that brings people to take their own lives. Here are a few critical things to understand about the thoughts and intervention
What Helps?
4 MINUTE VIDEO
This informational video explains effective treatments that focus directly on suicidal thoughts and behaviors
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
5 MINUTE VIDEO
Kevin Hines survived an attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge. In this short video he shares a portion of his story.
Start the Conversation
2 MINUTE VIDEO
This video is part of #SWordStories, created for use with the documentary The S Word. In this 3-part conversation, psychologists Eduardo Vega and Craig Bryan, and mental health advocate Leah Harris, share how to respond to someone who is suicidal.
When Someone is at Risk
10 MINUTE READ
If you think someone is contemplating suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Here's how to talk with someone in crisis. In a short period of time, you'll discover suicide prevention resources are easily accessed.
We Can All Prevent Suicide
10 MINUTE READ
Knowing the warning signs is one of the first steps to suicide prevention. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide