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The Hero In Each of Us:

The Hero In Each of Us:

Finding Your Role in Suicide Prevention

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Messaging Tips
Messaging Tips

Provide a Suicide Prevention Resource
Educate the Audience about Warning Signs and Risk Factors
Avoid Discussing Details of the Method of Suicide
Explain the Complexity of Suicide, Avoid Oversimplification
Focus on Prevention
Avoid Sensational Language and Images

Reporting on Suicide (News Media)
Framework for Successful Messaging
You Are Not Alone!
You Are Not Alone!

National Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (Didi Hirsch) 24/7
1.800.273 TALK (8244)
Para espaƱol, oprima el numero 2
Veterans: press 1 or text 838255
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889.
Korean-speaking counselors are available during peak evening hours at 877-727-4747.

Crisis Text Line (24/7)
Text LA to 741741


Teen Line

Call 310-855-4673 (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily) or text TEEN to 839863 (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily)

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth (24/7)
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

Find Your Role in Suicide Prevention
Find Your Role in Suicide Prevention
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Know the Signs Campaign
We Rise Los Angeles County

Join a LASPN workgroup
Learn the warning signs for suicide
Host a suicide prevention training
Join a local suicide prevention walk

The Power of Words

The Power of Words
When it comes to suicide prevention, the terms, phrases and words we use can have a significant impact on the way messages are received. Messages can encourage someone to seek help and reach out, or they can push people farther from the support they need.

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Workgroups

The LASPN is in the process of creating a strategic plan for suicide prevention.  To inform the plan and ongoing suicide prevention efforts, several workgroups have been created. 

To join a workgroup email info@LACountySuicidePreventionNetwork.org

List of Active Workgroups

Suicide Prevention Summit Planning

Youth and Schools Workgroup

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