We can’t control how life affects us, but we can control how we respond. At Hope Means Nevada, we help teens learn how to look for warning signs, communicate your feelings, and be patient with yourself. It’s ok to not be ok and we’re here to offer any assistance in your journey to hope.
TOOLS TO HELP WITH STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION
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HOW WILL I KNOW IF IT’S A CRISIS?
- A loved one expresses a plan to self-harm or the intention of taking their own life.
- You discover a loved one has already made a non-lethal attempt at death by suicide (pills, cutting with intention, etc.)
- A loved one confides in you about their pain and desire to end that pain.
- A loved one expresses that they hear voices telling them to harm themselves.
- You’re afraid to leave your loved one alone for fear they will attempt death by suicide.
WHAT DO I DO IN A CRISIS?
- Remain calm.
- Don’t wait, act immediately.
- Communicate with your loved one directly.
- Be prepared to listen.
- Do not leave your loved one alone.
- Notify other loved ones.
- Remove any items from the home or area that could potentially harm your loved one.
- Offer support. Let them know you care and that together, you’ll find help.
- Call a suicide hotline.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (Inglés y Español)
Crisis Text “HOME” To 741741
NAMI Hotline 1-800-950-6264
PEOPLE WHO CARE
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