Suicide Prevention Hotline
of
Nevada
1-877-885-HOPE (4673)
The
life of each and every individual has meaning and value.
Furthermore, our lives have a huge influence on a great many people.
The
loss of a life by suicide, impacts an entire community.
By knowing the signs and helping someone who is suicidal, you have done
more for that person and your community than you will ever know.
In response to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11, Crisis Call Center established a 24-hour, toll-free hotline aimed directly at preventing suicide throughout the state of Nevada.
This hotline, which is funded by the Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, compliments our long established crisis intervention services. The Suicide Prevention Hotline of Nevada offers free and confidential support, intervention, or information for people throughout Nevada seeking help for themselves or their loved ones who are experiencing suicidal thoughts.
¨ Nevada
has the 3rd
highest rate of suicide in the United States, nearly double the national rate.
¨ Suicide
is the 11th
leading cause of death in the United States, but is the 7th
leading cause of death for Nevadans.
¨ Suicide
is the
2nd
leading cause of death for young Nevadan's (15-24).
¨ For
every teen that dies by suicide, it
is estimated that 100-200
teens have attempted suicide. One
of the biggest
predictors
of eventual death by suicide is the
presence of a previous attempt.
¨ For
each loss to suicide, it is estimated that
at least six other people are directly affected.
¨ For
these “survivors of suicide loss”, their own risk of death by suicide is now
increased 6-9 times as compared to a non-survivor.