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A Suicide Prevention and Postvention Toolkit for Texas Communities Coming Together to Care Together Coming gethe To r t g o n i C a m r o e C A Suicide Prevention and Postvention Toolkit for Texas Communities Texas Suicide Prevention Council Texas Youth Suicide Prevention Project Virtual Hope Box App (coming soon) The Virtual Hope Box app will provide an electronic version of the Hope Box concept: a place to store important images, notes, memories, and resources to promote mental wellness. The app will be free for teens and young adults, and available for both Android and iPhone users. For up-to-date information on the Virtual Hope Box, please see: http://www.TexasSuicidePrevention.org or http://www.mhatexas.org. ASK & Prevent Suicide App (now available) ASK & Prevent Suicide is a suicide prevention smartphone app for Android and iPhone users. suicide, crisis line contact information, and other resources. To download this app, search “suicide preventionThis free app ASK” is filled in iTunes with oruseful Google information Play. about warning signs, guidance on how to ask about True Stories of Hope and Help (videos online now) A series of short videos featuring youth and young adults from Texas sharing their stories of hope and help. These are true stories of high school and college age students who have either reached out for help or referred a friend for help. These videos can be found at: http://www. TexasSuicidePrevention.org or on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/mhatexas). FREE At-Risk Online Training for Public Schools and Colleges (now available) Watch for the middle school training scheduled for release in the fall of 2012. Texas educators can accessThe At-Risk this training interactive at: http://www.TexasSuicidePrevention.org training simulation is now available for high or http://www.mhatexas.org school and college educators.. Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium App (now available) Available for the 2012 Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium: Coming Together to Care, this iPhone and Android app features information and handouts presented at the Symposium. Also included is information about the Texas State Plan for Suicide Prevention, Texas statues and regulations related to suicide, and other state and national resources. To download the app, search “Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium 2012” in iTunes or Google Play. FREE Mental Health Fact Sheets (now available) See http://www.TexasSuicidePrevention.org or http://www.mhatexas.org for updated fact sheets on a variety of topics related to mental health, including the Texas Suicide Fact sheet on Hispanic Americans shown here. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-Talk (8255) This toolkit was developed [in part] under a grant number SM059174 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS or DSHS. 2012 Dear Texas Suicide Prevention Supporters: On behalf of the Texas Suicide Prevention Council, we are pleased to announce the 2012 edition of the Texas Suicide Prevention and Postvention Toolkit made available by the generous support of Texas State Department of Health Services and Mental Health America of Texas. This document provides a wealth of information, data and resources related to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention across a wide range of topics important in our quest to reduce deaths by suicide in Texas. The 2012 edition of this toolkit was designed with both the print reader and digital reader in mind; the layout has been altered to make it easy to read in any format, whether online, on a mobile device, or in print. Additionally, you will find that copies of paper documents, fact sheets and handouts have been replaced with direct hyperlinks embedded within the online version (and visible in the print version). By providing electronic access to these resources, the 2012 Texas Suicide Prevention and Postvention Toolkit facilitates the ability to access critical, most current information, tools and research efficiently and effectively. This year’s edition also incorporates best practices resources, training and education materials made available from leading national organizations such as: American Association of Suicidoloy American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mental Health America National Alliance on Mental Illness National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Suicide Awareness Voices of Change Suicide Prevention Resource Center Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration As we are all aware, suicide is a public health issue. By working together to facilitate change in our communities, we are confident we can make Texas a healthier and happier state for all. Sincerely, Margie Wright and Jennifer Battle Co-Chairs, Texas Suicide Prevention Council National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org A Suicide Prevention and Postvention Toolkit For Texas Communities Texas Suicide Prevention Council Texas Youth Suicide Prevention Project Website: TexasSuicidePrevention.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 4 ©2012, Mental Health America of Texas Permission to use and reproduce this document is granted by Mental Health America of Texas. We request that you let us know if you are planning to use or distribute this information and include the copyright information if you use or distribute it. Contact [email protected]. This toolkit was developed [in part] under a grant number SM059174 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS or DSHS. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 5 Dedication In memory of the Texans who have died by suicide. In honor of the families, friends and associates they left behind as suicide survivors. In hope of bringing Texas communities together to care about suicide prevention. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 6 If you feel suicidal or you need to help someone else who does, put down this toolkit and call for help immediately. On the Phone Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to be connected to a suicide and crisis center in your area. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is the only national suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource funded by the federal government. The Lifeline provides immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a 24-hour, toll-free telephone number 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Veterans’ hotline: 1-800-273-8255 +1. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call the local crisis center listed in the first few pages of your local phone directory. Call 911 and ask for the mental health crisis team of your local law enforcement agency. Call or go to the nearest hospital emergency room in your area. Call one of the Texas crisis centers listed in the Chapter 3 of this toolkit. Call your doctor or other health care provider for a referral to someone who provides suicide prevention and intervention services. Find Help Online at: . http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa-crisishotline/ The Texas Council of Community Centers has a list of Texas crisis lines supported by local mental health authorities on a county-by-county basis. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhservices/default.shtm The Texas Department of State Health Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse division maintains an easy to use listing of local mental health authorities and their 24/7 crisis lines. You are able to search by county, city or zip code to find the one nearest you. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org The National Suicide Prevention lifeline website will provide you with further information about using their 24/7 hotline. For Smartphone Users: Please take a minute to download the free ASK & Prevent Suicide app for your smartphone. With this app, you will always have a list of crisis hotlines and local health centers at your fingertips, as well as crucial information that will help you identify the warning signs of suicide, ask the difficult questions, and take the necessary steps to save a life. Versions of this app are available for all mobile web browsers, including iOS and Android. For iPhone users, go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ask-prevent-suicide/id419595716?mt= to download this app from the iTunes store, or visit the App Store from your phone and search “ASK.” For Android users, you can also find a version of this app at Google Play (https://play.google.com/store?hl=en), or in the Android Market from your phone at: market://details?id=com.mhatexas.askaboutsuicide. You have made the right choice to look for help. We hope you will contact someone right away. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-Talk (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 7 Contributors Coming Together to Care, Texas Suicide Prevention and Postvention Toolkit 2012 Update Project Coordinator: Lisa Sullivan, INFUSE Corporation-Consultant Editors and Contributors from the Texas Suicide Prevention Council: Merily Keller, Consultant; Jenna Heise, Texas Department of State Health Services; Margie Wright, Dallas Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas; Jennifer Battle, MHMRA of Harris County; Mary Ellen Nudd, Mental Health America of Texas. Additional Contributors: Donna Barnes, Shina Bharadwaja, Anousha Lakhani, Sofia Kahn, Mario Gonzalez, Shayna Barksdale, Craig Bryan, Tony Salvatore, Dianna Groves, Connie Wilson, Corey Huston-Liter, Patrick Hunt. Editors and Contributors to Previous Versions of the Texas Suicide Prevention Toolkit Laurie Alexander, Debra Boyd, Sr.
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