Tips for
Family & Friends

• Listen non-judgmentally.

• Be a caring presence.

• Inquire about their well-being.

• Ask what type of support will be most helpful.

• Encourage involvement in activities the person enjoys.

• Ask the question, "Are you feeling so badly that you are considering suicide?" If the answer is "yes", seek more information, and know how to refer them to help.

  • If so, keep a copy of the safety plan in an easy to access location (in their purse/wallet, on their cellphone, top dresser drawer, bedside table, on the fridge).

• If someone is actively suicidal do not leave them alone.

• Seek assistance for them and yourself. You cannot do this alone. 

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