HEART-RELATED RESOURCES
Heart-related information, such as signs of a heart attack and stroke as well as healthy living ideas, from the American Heart Association
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Information on mental health conditions, treatment, and support.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
How to help someone who is suicidal…
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Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-fact about suicide.
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Be willing to listen. Allow expression of feelings. Accept the feelings.
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Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture on the value of life.
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Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.
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Don’t dare him or her to do it.
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Don’t act shocked. This will put distance between you.
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Don’t be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.
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Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance.
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Take action. Remove means, such as firearms or stockpiled pills.
How to Get Help...
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Your Iowa Life – call 855-581-8111 or text 855-895-8398 for free 24/7 confidential support. The lifeline is answered by Iowans. Other resources are available online at yourlifeiowa.org. There is also a chat function on the website.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800-273-TALK (8255). The lifeline is answered by someone at a crisis center closest to your location. Other resources are available online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis support.
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Central Iowa Crisis Line – Call 844-258-8858 for 24/7 help in Iowa’s 10 central counties. Information is also available online at www.cicsmhds.org.
LIFESTYLE RESOURCES
Diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress relief.
