Help Someone Else

If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time,  you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may stir up difficult emotions. If it does, please reach out for support yourself.

Ask

Ask the question “Are you thinking about suicide?”

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Keep Them Safe

Find out a few things to establish immediate safety.

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Be There

Be physically present for someone or speak with them on the phone.

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Help Them Connect

Connect them with community resources.

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Follow Up

Follow-up with them to see how they’re doing.

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There is hope.  Most people who struggle with thoughts of suicide get better. Help and hope begins with talking about it.

Resources

• Find a regional human service center which offers behavioral health assessments and services.
• Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
• (HANDOUT) Human Services Resources - statewide and by region (Oct. 18, 2019)
• If you don’t know where to begin getting help with addiction for yourself or someone you know—start here. Call Recovery Talk, a toll-free number 1.844.44.TALK2 and speak to a trained peer support specialist with lived experience in addiction to chat and receive support. 
• Call 2-1-1, a simple, free number that connects callers to information about health and human services. 
• NDSU Extension Resources: Farm and Ranch Stress (www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmranchstress)
• Spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide, visit www.bethe1to.com

If you are unable to find the resource you need, 

• Submit your question here
• Call 701-328-8736