Managing a crisis is a difficult task.  Having the tools to navigate through a crisis can help ease some of the stress we typically face during these challenges. 

Information

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - SAMHSA
If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide-whether or not you are in crisis - or know someone who is, don't remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline -- Call or text 988 or chat the lifeline.

Free Poster to Help Reduce Suicides -- 988 assures confidentiality!
Suicidal Correctional staff may not reach out for help, if they fear that a local resource like Peer Support or EAP will make their ideation known -- and result in losing their gun and employment. However, the 988 Crisis line is confidential and offers help without requiring a name or location. 
   
Click here to download the poster. Please post this at your agency's time-clock and break rooms, so that any staff in distress knows that 988 is a safe resource.  This flyer could help save a life. 


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/  

National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE or www.thehotline.org

VA National Center for PTSD at: www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp

IACP resources: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/officer-safety-and-wellness 

Cop 2 Cop Hotline - 1-(866) C0P2COP

Safe Call Now: (206)-459-3020 https://www.safecallnowusa.org/

Crisis Text Line: A service that allows people in crisis to speak with a trained crisis counselor by texting “Start” or “Help” to 741-741.

Frontline Helpline: 1-(866)-676-7500

Serve and Protect: (615)-373-8000 www.serveprotect.org

911 At Ease International (911AEI): A service for first responders and their families. The individual can call or schedule a virtual appointment to speak to a trauma counsellor and gain help in finding psychological services. https://911aei.org/

Emergency Responder Crisis Text Line: Text “BADGE” to 741741. Available 24/7 for all emergency responders.

Copline: A free service answered by trained, retired law enforcement officers. 1-800-267-5463

StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, so Start Your Recovery aims to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.