Suicide & Mental Health
Suicide Prevention: Remember It Only Takes One (person to care). East Aurora cares about you! We believe there is hope. There is also help. Please read on.
If you or someone you know is feeling depressed or having thoughts of harming yourself/others, please talk with someone or call the National Suicide Hotline. It is toll free and confidential.
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255). Daily, 24 hours.
For Teens: 1-305-377-8336. Daily, 24 hours.
TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889). Daily, 24 hours.
Spanish: 1-888-628-9454. Daily, 24 hours.
Suicide Prevention Services
528 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510
630-482-9696 l http://www.spsamerica.org/
Office: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free depression screening on site. Parking is free. Consultation is free and confidential.
Recognizing Suicide Signs
In many cases, an individual with suicidal thoughts does not ask for or seek help. You can help prevent suicide by learning to recognize the signs of someone at risk, taking those signs seriously and by knowing how to respond to them. Talk to a teacher, school social worker or counselor if you or someone you know shows any one or more of the following behaviors:
- Hopelessness
- Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
- Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
- Feeling trapped – like there’s no way out
- Increased alcohol or drug use
- Withdrawing from friends, family and society
- Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
- Dramatic mood changes
If someone comes to you asking for help, the most important thing you can do is listen and encourage them to seek help. Please keep in mind the following:
- Take them seriously.
- Do not say, “It’s just the blues.” or “Everyone goes through this.”
- Do not assume the person asked others for help. Care enough to encourage the person to get help.
- Do not ignore the person. Do not leave them alone.
Information and Referral
Operators provide information about the availability of social services of a health or mental health nature in Kane County, Illinois. Call 1-800-SUICIDE for more information. IYou may also call 911.
Source: Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance