HOTLINES

  • National Suicide Hotline

    1.800.273.8255

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Call or Text 988

  • Anxiety & Depression Association

    240.485.1001

  • Crisis Text Line

    Text “Home” to 741741

  • Postpartum Support International

    1.800.944.4773

  • Encouragement & Prayer (K-LOVE)

    1.800.525.5683

  • Postpartum Support International

    1.800.944.4773

  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance List Item

    1.800.826.3632

  • Substance Abuse & Mental Health

    1.800.622.4357

TENNESSEE RESOURCES

  • Refuge Counseling Center

    The Refuge Center for Counseling exists to offer affordable professional counseling services in order to empower, educate and support individuals, couples and families in need.

    Franklin, TN | 615.591.5262 | Website

  • Holding Space Counseling

    Holding Space Counseling offers therapeutic services to individuals and couples experiencing relational issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and loss.

    Franklin, TN | 601.641.9312 | Website

  • Onsite Workshops

    World-renowned, life-changing short-term workshops designed to help you explore and rediscover your purpose and the story that formed you.

    Franklin, TN | 615.789.6609 | Website

  • GraceWorks

    Financial Assistance, food pantry, and clothing for low-income members of our community.

    Franklin, TN | 615.794.9055 | Website

  • Safe Haven Family Shelter

    Safe Haven is the only shelter-to-housing program of its kind in Middle Tennessee that accepts the entire homeless family.

    Nashville, TN | 615.256.8195 | Website

  • Nashville Rescue Mission

    Provides shelter, food, and assistance for homeless and those with substance abuse issues.

    Nashville, TN | 615.255.2475 | Website

  • Center for Relational Healing

    Offers Christ-Centered treatment of sex addiction and trauma concerns. Team of highly professional and licensed therapists can work with all types of trauma and sexual issues.

    Nashville | Website

  • Thrive

    Tressa Gibbs, LPC, Faith based Couple’s counseling

    Franklin, TN | Website

  • Perspectives Counseling

    Cindy Cole, LPC, Christian counseling for individuals for depression, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency, grief recovery

    Franklin, TN | Website

  • Sacred Wellness

    Lynde Ross, LSCW, Integrated strength based therapy including holistic trauma recovery techniques

    Franklin, TN | Website

  • Music City Family Therapist

    Child/adolescent and family therapy

    Franklin, TN | Website

TREATMENT RESOURCES

  • Rolling Hills Hospital

    Provides 24 hour, 7 day a week, no cost confidential comprehensive assessments and referral assistance for psychiatric and chemical dependency problems.

    Franklin, TN | 800.832.0388 | Website

  • Adult & Teen Challenge

    Faith based recovery program for women, men and adolescents

    Website

  • The Next Door

    Faith based recovery program for females for both individuals with insurance and without

    Franklin, TN | 1.855.863.4673 | Website

  • Bradford Recovery

    Provides inpatient and outpatient services for both adults and adolescents.

    1.888.577.0012 | Website

  • Cumberland Heights

    We transform lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction.

    1.866.714.7541 | Website

RISK FACTORS || WARNING SIGNS

4 out of 5 completed suicides give clear warning signs of their intentions beforehand.

Suicide MUST be taken seriously.

Suicide Threats: Either Direct or Indirect Statements

People who talk about suicide, threaten suicide or call suicide crisis lines are 30 times more likely than average to kill themselves.

  • “I’d be better off dead.”

  • “I won’t be bothering you much longer.”

  • ”You’ll be better off without me around.”

  • “I hate my life.”

  • “I am going to kill myself.”

  • Suicide threats are not always verbal.

    • Text messages

    • Social networks

    • Twitter

Previous Suicide Attempts

One out of three suicide deaths is not the individual’s first attempt.The risk for completing suicide is more than 100 times greater during the first year after an attempt.Take any instance of deliberate self-harm seriously.

 

Final Arrangements

Once the decision has been made to end their life, some young people begin making final arrangements.Giving away prized or favorite possessions. Putting their affairs in order. Saying goodbye to family and friends. Making funeral arrangements.

Depression

Sudden, abrupt changes in personality. Expressions of hopelessness and despair. Declining grades and school performance. Lack of interest in activities once enjoyed Increased irritability and aggressiveness. Withdrawal from family, friends and relationships. Lack of hygiene. Changes in eating and sleeping habits.

Other Signs

  • Experiencing a recent loss – a loved one, relationship, job, etc.

  • Increased use or abuse of alcohol or drugs

  • Recent separation or divorce of parents

  • Feelings of loneliness or abandonment

  • Feelings of shame, guilt, humiliation or rejection

  • Emotional stress and difficulties may result in physical complains, such as head-aches, stomach-aches, loss of energy, etc.

  • Taking excessive risks, being reckless

  • In real or serious trouble, especially for the first time

  • Problems staying focused or paying attention

Remember: This is not an all-inclusive list of signs of concern. Anytime you notice behaviors that concern you, don’t hesitate or be afraid to ask questions.

(Source: JasonFoundation)