According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, more than 49,000 people died by suicide. That equates to one death every 11 minutes. Many adults think about suicide or attempt suicide. Although some people believe that asking a person about suicide will put the idea in their mind, research suggest that is not true. Suicide is PREVENTABLE. If you or someone you love is considering suicide, use the following resources to get help and call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency.
Hotline Numbers & Hours
The Trevor Project - Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 - 24/7 access
Crisis Text Line - Text HELLO to 741-741 -24/7 access
- Tazewell & Woodford Counties - 309-347-1148
- Peoria County - 309-671-8084
EARLY INTERVENTION IS CRUCIAL
Potential Warning Signs for Suicide (include but are not limited to)
- Believing there is no way out
- Dramatic changes in mood
- Hopelessness
- Threats of harming/killing oneself
- Withdrawing from social supports/hobbies
- Giving away possessions
- Risky/reckless behaviors
Risk Factors for Suicide
- Already having a mental illness
- History of suicidal ideations/attempts
- Survivor of physical/sexual child abuse
- Recently exposed to suicide by the suicide of a friend or family member
- Members of certain demographic groups such as:
- Men
- LGBTQIA+
- Native American/Alaskan Native
- Justice Involved
Strategies for Promoting Suicide Prevention
- Creating protective environments
- Teaching coping and problem-solving skills
- Lessening harms/harm reduction
- Preventing future risk
REMEMBER: We can be supportive, but we are NOT responsible for the actions or behaviors of someone else and ultimately, we cannot control what a person decides to do.
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