Suicide Prevention
***If you believe that someone is in immediate danger of suicide, do not leave them alone. Call 911 or take them to the nearest emergency room.***
Suicide Crisis Phone Numbers:
- Crisis Text Line:
- Text HOME to 741741
- Available 24hour/7days
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- English: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
- Spanish: 1-888-628-9454
- Deaf/HOH: 1-800-799-4889
- Tele-Interpreters service available for over 150 languages
- Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline
- 1-855-278-4204 (English & Spanish)
- Available 24hour/7days
Preventing Suicide: Know the Warning Signs
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
- Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or isolating themselves
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Extreme mood swings
Suicide Prevention and Educational Resources:
Additional Crisis and Mental Health Resources
LGBTQ+ Resources
- Youthspace.org (LGBTQ resources for teens in Santa Clara County)
- Billy DeFrank Center (Provides community, advocacy, services, and support. Based in Alameda)
- Outlet (Provides free drop-in group support sessions for LGBTQ+ youth. Based in Mountain View, Redwood City, and San Mateo)
- PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends, LGBTQ People and Allies United for Equality. San Jose chapter)
- COLAGE (Connecting people who have one or more LGBTQIA+ parents/caregivers)
- Family Equality Council
Legal Resources
Health Services Resources
Housing Resources
Other Resources
- Child Abuse Reporting: (408) 299-2071
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- YWCA Rape Crisis Center: (408) 287-3000
- Alcoholics Anonymous: (408) 374-8511
- Narcotics Anonymous: (408) 998-4200
- EMQ Mobile Crisis Intervention/Counseling: (408) 379-9085
- Hospice of the Valley (Grief and Death Counseling): (408) 947-1233
- Valley Transportation Authority (VTA): (408) 321-2300
- Poison Control Center: (800) 876-4766
- Santa Clara County Community, Health and Disaster Info: 211
- Emergency Psychiatric Services: (408) 885-6100
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Youth Space LGBTQ Counseling: (408) 343-7940
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Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Department: (408) 885-5673
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Next Door Solutions (Domestic Violence Helpline): (408) 279-2962
- Salvation Army of Silicon Valley: (408) 282-1165
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Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County: (408) 998-5200