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Regional Resource Centers: Interested in free suicide prevention training? Click here to find out about the Resource Center in your area.

Did you miss the 2009 Show Me You Care About Suicide Prevention Conference? Click here for more information and to download some of this year's presentations.

FACT SHEET - Suicide is a reaction to intense feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, hopelessness, or depression. Threats or attempts of suicide are calls for help. Knowing the warning signs and being prepared to answer these calls for help could prevent many suicides.

Information available on this page:

  Surviving a Suicidal Crisis

  Missouri Data

  Missouri Statutes

  For More Information

See also:

  Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee

  Regional Resource Centers

  Calendar of Events

  Related Links

 

 

2009 Suicide Prevention Week Poster:

2009 Suicide Prevention Week poster

 

NEED HELP?
Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

 

Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan - Front Cover

STATE PLAN

Download a copy of the

Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan


SURVIVING A SUICIDAL CRISIS:

For immediate assistance:

Click here for a list of other crisis hotlines.

If you are thinking about suicide: Read this First

Additional On-line Resources:

The Mental Health Services Locator provides information on mental health services and resources in your area. The Missouri Network of Care website can also assist you.

 

Other Possible Personal Resources Include:

Helping a Friend?

Many of the resources above can provide information and assistance to those who are seeking help for someone else.  You may also want to read "Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Person" from the American Association of Suicidology. The Stop a Suicide, Today website offers additional information that may be helpful, such as the Suicide Risk Questionnaire, a list of what not to do, and what to expect during the evaluation process.

In some instances those who are in danger of harming themselves refuse to seek help and it may become necessary to seek involuntary treatment.  Click here to learn more about Civil Involuntary Detention.

If you are interested in learning about suicide prevention training that is available in Missouri, please visit our training page.


Missouri Data:

Is suicide a problem in Missouri?  Approximately 700 Missourians die by suicide each year (more than homicide, drunk driving or AIDS).  Visit the Department of Health and Senior Services website to customize state death tables:

Missouri Information for Community Assessment (MICA)

Vital Statistics


These sites also provide Missouri related data:

Missouri Data Fact Sheet (from the SPRC)

Missouri's Child Fatality Review Program (CFRP)


WISQARS™ (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System)

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)

 


Missouri Statutes:

The following links contain the full text of statutes related to suicide.

 


For More Information:

GET INVOLVED:  Click here for a list of things that you can do to help increase awareness and education about suicide prevention.

LISTSERV:  Interested in joining an online discussion list focusing on Suicide Prevention in Missouri? Click here to join SPIM-L.

CONTACT US:  Click here to send email to the Suicide Prevention Project staff.

 

MISSOURI SUICIDE PREVENTION PROJECT
DMH Suicide Prevention Homepage

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