HeartLine

Suicide Prevention Vision: To prevent suicide through education, intervention, and awareness. Oklahoma ranks 8th in the nation for deaths by suicide. HeartLine works towards their suicide prevention vision by:

• Answering the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7, 365 days a year
• Offering our HELP youth suicide prevention program to the Oklahoma City metro area
• Providing HALT, an online course for caregivers of the elderly

Important Information About Suicide:

Risk Factors:

• Mental Illness
• Substance Abuse
• Recent Loss
• Societal/Peer Rejection
• Depression

Warning signs:

• Talking or joking about death
• Giving away prized possessions
• Significant changes in behavior
• Increased alcohol or drug use
• Withdrawing from friends/family
• Lack of interest in regular activities
• Discussing suicide plan
• Increased hostility and aggression

How can you help?

• Tell them about 1-800-275 TALK(8255)
• Contact a mental health care professional
• Call 911 for a wellness check
• Never leave someone at immediate risk alone