Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Resources
National Resources
9-8-8
Crisis Emergency Number for health and human services including mental health emergencies. (Alternate Phone: 406-586-3333)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Phone: 1.800.273.TALK (8255); Press 1 for Veterans
Veteran’s Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Veterans in emotional distress talk with a crisis counselor on this national hotline, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
www.veteranscrisisline.net
Phone: 1.800.273.8255 press 1
Text Message to 838255
Means Matter
Most efforts to prevent suicide focus on why people take their lives. But as we understand more about who attempts suicide and when and where and why, it becomes increasingly clear that how a person attempts–the means they use–plays a key role in whether they live or die.
Local Resources
The Help Center: Suicide intervention and prevention
Serving clients in Southwest Montana, Help Center, Inc. provides crisis counseling, advocacy, information, outreach, and support to clientele in a safe, confidential environment. Provides 24/7 crisis lines for anyone who is in crisis, suicidal, needs resource referrals, concerned about a loved one, or just needs someone to talk to. Local number: 406-586-3333 or dial 988
Suffer Out Loud
Whether you’re seeking someone to talk to, or a supportive community, they’re here to help.
Survivor of Suicide Loss Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Resource Page
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Resource Page
Alliance of Hope Resources
Grief Resources
Tamarack Grief Resource Center
Montana’s most comprehensive grief center, they bring compassion and care to individuals and communities navigating grief and loss. Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals, families, and communities throughout their journey with grief. With offices in Missoula, Kalispell, and Browning, we help individuals and communities navigate grief and loss through counseling, grief camps and retreats, school-based programs, support groups, community workshops, and professional education.