About Suicide
Information and education are key to preventing suicide. You can make a difference by learning more about suicide, and educating yourself about risk factors and warning signs. Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide does not increase their risk of a suicide attempt. You may save a life by listening and connecting someone to help.
Seek immediate help from the Maine Crisis Line (1-888-568-1112 or 988) if you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide and/or self harm.
Call 911 for help if:
- A suicide attempt has been made
- A weapon is present
- A person is lacking control or refusing help
- You are worried about the safety of yourself or others
Additional warning signs for suicide may include:
- Feeling like there’s no hope
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Having a hard time focusing on school, work, or hobbies
- Feeling angry or annoyed often
- Mood swings or emotions that feel out of control
- Withdrawing from family, friends, or community
- Increased alcohol or other drug use
- Sudden changes in appetite
- Losing interest in how one looks
- Giving away valued personal items
- Taking more risks
- Thinking about harming oneself
- Wishing they could go to sleep and not wake up
For more information about suicide warning signs, and how you can help someone who may be at risk of suicide, visit the Help Someone Else section of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline website.
