Suicide Prevention

Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. There are many factors that contribute to suicide. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce factors that increase risk and increase factors that promote resilience.

Call The National Suicide Hotline

Call Peoria County Emergency Response

Call Tazewell & Woodford County Emergency Response

FAQ's

What are the Risk Factors?

Suicide is rarely caused by a single circumstance or event. Instead, a range of factors—at the individual, relationship, community, and societal levels can increase risk. These risk factors are situations or problems that can increase the possibility that a person will attempt suicide.

Do you know the warning signs for Suicide?

If someone is at risk for suicide, you can watch for warning signs, including:

Talking about being a burden
Being isolated
Increased anxiety
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
Increased substance use
Looking for a way to access lethal means
Increased anger or rage
Extreme mood swings
Expressing hopelessness
Sleeping too little or too much
Talking or posting about wanting to die
Making plans for suicide

What are the Symptoms for Stress?

Common reactions to a stressful event include:

Disbelief and shock
Tension and irritability
Fear and anxiety about the future
Difficulty making decisions
Feeling numb
Loss of interest in normal activities
Loss of appetite
Nightmares and recurring thoughts about the event
Anger
Increased use of alcohol and drugs
Sadness and other symptoms of depression
Feeling powerless
Crying
Sleep problems
Headaches, back pains, and stomach problems
Trouble concentrating

Tips for Self Care

Avoid drugs and alcohol: They may seem to be a temporary fix to feel better, but in the long run drugs and alcohol can create more problems and add to your stress—instead of taking it away.
Find support: Seek help from a partner, family member, friend, counselor, doctor, or clergyperson. Having someone with a sympathetic, listening ear and sharing about your problems and stress really can lighten the burden.
Connect socially: After a stressful event, it is easy isolate yourself. Make sure that you are spending time with loved ones. Consider planning fun activities with your partner, children, or friends.
Stay active: You can take your mind off your problems with activities like helping a neighbor, volunteering in the community, and taking the dog on a long walk. These can be positive ways to cope with stressful feelings.

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