In case of emergency, DIAL 911.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Suicide prevention hotlines: Locally in Nevada County, you can call our Crisis Line at: (530) 265-5811 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255), National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433), National Hopeline Network--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The teen years can be intense. They can be both amazing and tough. Emotional and social changes go right along with all the physical changes. These are the times when you are striving for independence and establishing stronger bonds with friends. You might be worried about grades, relationships, fitting in with a group at school or your body image. Some teens feel depression or hopelessness because they are in situations that are truly beyond any teen's coping skills--sexual abuse, an alcoholic or drug addicted parent, or other serious family problems. Feelings of isolation and depression can result. While adolescent females are less likely to commit suicide than their male counterparts, they are more prone to thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts. Having continual thoughts of suicide indicate a more serious problem. Having a specific plan about how one would commit suicide is even more serious. There IS help out there. Tell your parents or another trusted adult what is going on and how you are feeling. Read on for more advice on how to cope and what to do. If you are very concerned about your self or someone you care about and feel they are in immediate danger, please call 911. They will help!!!! Locally in Nevada County, you can call our Crisis Line at: (530) 265-5811 If you are in another California County, try this site: http://suicidehotlines.com/california.html
Or the National Suicide Hotlines: 800-SUICIDE 800-784-2433 http://hopeline.com/or 800-273-TALK 800-273-8255 http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The Jason Foundation 877-778-CARL (877-778-2275) http://www.jasonfoundation.com/
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/suicide.html
MORE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION INTERNET RESOURCES
IF You Are NOT in immediate danger and just want someone to talk to CONTACT: A Parent or Trusted Adult A private therapist or counselor A school counselor or psychologist
Your clergy memberYour family doctor A teacher or a school nurse