All of us get plenty to deal with in life for which we didn't ask. There are a lot of people on our planet and we firmly believe that part of the reason for this is so that we can help each other out with our "stuff". The following are agencies and individuals who are trained to assist us when our "stuff" starts to feel too heavy to bear on our own:
Cedar City Mental Health Resources- a link to a list of local mental health providers
Other Local Resources
Cedar City Mental Health Resources- a link to a list of local mental health providers
Other Local Resources
Common Warning Signs That Someone May Be Suicidal:
Verbal Threats: Statements like, "I wish I were dead", or "You'd be better off without me"....
Dramatic Changes in Behavior
Substance Abuse
Giving Away Possessions
Signs of Depression
Preoccupation with Death
It's possible that someone who shows some suicidal behavior has no intention of ending his or her life, but don't take chances.
Be direct: Talk openly with the person. Ask questions like, "Are you thinking about suicide?" "Would you be willing to talk with someone who could help?"
Be a good listener. Don't argue. Don't lecture. Just listen.
Show that you care.
Get help.
SUICIDE HELPLINE: 1-800-273-TALK
Hope 4 Utah is a locally based website and can answer many questions you may have about suicide prevention.
A FRIEND ASKS-- is an app available on both android and apple. The app provides: "access to the warning signs, do’s and don’ts, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a click away. Don’t be afraid to ask for help…for a friend or yourself."
Verbal Threats: Statements like, "I wish I were dead", or "You'd be better off without me"....
Dramatic Changes in Behavior
Substance Abuse
Giving Away Possessions
Signs of Depression
Preoccupation with Death
It's possible that someone who shows some suicidal behavior has no intention of ending his or her life, but don't take chances.
Be direct: Talk openly with the person. Ask questions like, "Are you thinking about suicide?" "Would you be willing to talk with someone who could help?"
Be a good listener. Don't argue. Don't lecture. Just listen.
Show that you care.
Get help.
SUICIDE HELPLINE: 1-800-273-TALK
Hope 4 Utah is a locally based website and can answer many questions you may have about suicide prevention.
A FRIEND ASKS-- is an app available on both android and apple. The app provides: "access to the warning signs, do’s and don’ts, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a click away. Don’t be afraid to ask for help…for a friend or yourself."
- For help with pornography addiction:
- fightthenewdrug.org
lifechangingservices.org - Brett Dickison, LifeSTAR of Cedar City, 435-233-0379