Suicide Prevention

Read about suicide warning signs, treatment, how to cope with loss and more.

A fact sheet that talks about Suicide being the leading cause of death and it already being a large and growing public health problem, its far-reaching impacts, and how it can be prevented. They also discuss strategies to prevent Suicide.

Gives information about Suicide Warning Signs and Risk Factors; Suicide Prevention; Self-Injury; and Coping After a Suicide

Provides resources for suicide prevention, as well as a resource handbook for parents and educators.

In this article, author Mara describes how she approached her suicidal friend using clinically suggested questions like: “Have you thought about how or when you'd do it?” and “Do you have access to weapons or things that can be used as weapons to harm yourself?".

The Kim Foundation’s mission is to serve as a supportive resource and compassionate voice for lives touched by mental illness and suicide.

Tips and Information regarding ways of preventing youth Suicide for Parents and Educators. This includes information on Suicide Risk Factors; Suicide Warning Signs; The Role of the School in Suicide Prevention; Parental Notification and Participation; Resiliency Factors; and other related resources.

This webpage gives a brief overview of the suicide warning signs and how to prevent suicide.

Connect to local suicide prevention resources and training events. Also read about the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Plan.

This parent guide was developed in partnership with the Program ChildSafe, NSSF, and American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Project ChildSafe is the largest and most comprehensive firearm safety education program in the US. Project ChildSafe offers free educational resources to demonstrate the importance of firearm safety and to encourage the promotion and the practice of responsible firearm ownership. Project ChildSafe has also worked with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the nation and in the five US territories to provide free firearm safety kits, which include a cable-style gun lock.

This site shares parenting styles, reflecting on different ways of relating and communicating with your kids.

This article produced by the CDC provides information on the relationship between bullying and suicide and what schools can do.

A free resource for familes and youth of any age who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis anywhere in Nebraska.