Suicide Prevention Program

How To Help

      -Never keep suicide a secret. Don't wait. Get Help. 
      -Check yourself, friend, or loved one into an emergency room.
      -Tell someone who can help you find help immediately.
      -Stay away from things that might hurt you.
      -If you are the person being asked for help, stay with the suicidal person.
      -Its OK to ask for Help.
      -Call Acoma Behavioral Health Services, the call is confidential & could save a life.

Why Is Action Needed?

It is essential that we talk about our suicide problem. Our community needs to gather the energy and willpower to work on suicide prevention.
Everyone, young and old need to know the warning signs for suicide and how to respond to those at risk; and we must provide more support for suicide survivors.
We must take the shame away from seeking help for mental health needs.
You are not alone. We are here to listen and help you find your way back to a happier healthier life.

The following are misconceptions about suicide:

“People who talk about suicide won’t really do it.”
Not True. Almost everyone who completes or attempts suicide has given some clue or warning.

“Anyone who tries to kill him/herself must be crazy.”
Not True. Most suicidal people are not psychotic or insane.

“If a person is determined to kill him/herself, nothing is going to stop it.”
Not True. Most suicidal people do not want to die; they want the pain to stop.

“Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.”
Not True. You don’t give a suicidal person ideas by talking about it.

 Warning Signs

      -Thinking, Talking, or wishing about suicide.
      -Increase substance use & abuse.
      -Feeling Trapped & Hopeless.
      -Withdrawal from family, friends, work, or things one used to enjoy.
      -High risk behavior.
      -Dramatic changes in mood.
      -Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order.
      -Giving things away, such as prized possessions.
      -Purposely hurting animals.
      -Having unresolved grief issues.
      -Being in an abusive relationship.

Acoma Behavioral Health Services: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM 552-6661
ACL Hospital ER: 552-5330
Acoma Police Department: 552-6601
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 24hrs 7 days a week- 1-800-273-TALK