If you need immediate help, please call 1-844-493-8255 to reach Colorado Crisis Services, and you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor 24/7/365.
An important aspect of suicide prevention is recognizing the resilience of survivors of suicidal distress who do not die by suicide. The research is clear that the vast majority of people who experience thoughts of suicide or survive suicide attempts do not go on to die by suicide. On this page, you will find resources for supporting yourself, your loved one, or your community after someone has experienced a suicide attempt, behaviors, or thoughts.
To learn more about the Office of Suicide Prevention, please return to the Office of Suicide Prevention.
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The American Association of Suicidology (AAS): Suicide Attempt Survivors Webpage: Resources for suicide attempt survivors, as well as their families, friends, and communities.
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After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Yourself After Your Treatment In the Emergency Department: This SAMHSA brochure offers information about moving ahead after your treatment in the emergency department and provides resources.
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A Journey toward Help and Hope: Your Handbook for Recovery After a Suicide Attempt: This SAMHSA booklet is a guide to help you take the first steps toward recovery after your suicide attempt.
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Live Through This: A website dedicated to photographs and personal stories of survivors of suicide attempts that highlight hope and recovery after a suicide attempt.
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Speaking of Suicide: for Suicide Attempt Survivors: Dr. Stacey Freedenthal’s blog Speaking of Suicide includes resources and information for survivors of suicide attempts and experiences.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado: NAMI is a mental health organization with a mission to build communities of recovery and hope by educating, supporting, and advocating for individuals and their families affected by mental illness.
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The Invisible 280: An article in Cosmopolitan that focuses on those who experience suicidal distress but do not die by suicide.
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Now Matters Now: A website that provides skills and support for coping with suicidal thoughts.
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After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Department: This SAMHSA brochure provides information and resources on how to take care of yourself and your family members following a suicide attempt.
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How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family: Guides for Families of Preschoolers, School-Age Children, and Teenagers. Rocky Mountain MIRECC provides this resource for supporting youth.
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How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family (with videos in English and Spanish): Rocky Mountain MIRECC provides a website with information and resources in English and Spanish on how to talk to youth about a suicide attempt in the family.
- NAMI Colorado offers Family Support Groups throughout Colorado for family members who are supporting loved ones with mental illness. AFSP Colorado maintains a list of suicide loss survivors and grief support groups throughout Colorado.
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Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) services the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) for Colorado callers. If you need immediate help, please call 1-844-493-8255 to reach Colorado Crisis Services, and you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor 24/7/365. For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is made up of call centers around the country, and its website contains additional helpful information pertinent to suicide prevention in the USA available in English, Spanish and for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Ayuda en Español: Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda. Cuando usted llama al número 1-888-628-9454, su llamada se dirige al centro de ayuda de nuestra red disponible más cercano.
Use this link to learn more about the Office of Suicide Prevention.