Help Someone You Care About
Are you worried about someone killing or hurting themselves? Please know there is immediate help:
- If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911.
- For 24-7 crisis support at your fingertips, text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
- To speak with a Crisis Counselor on the phone, dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24-7 free and confidential support offered by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
For counseling services and wellbeing practices, we offer the following resources:
Click here for the full range of Sky Center services and ways that we offer support in New Mexico.
For local New Mexico crisis support services:
Crisis Response of Santa Fe/Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) (on call clinicians/therapists)
Presbyterian Medical Services, 1-888-920-6333, 1-505-820-6333
Crisis Response of Santa Fe/Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) (on call clinicians/therapists)
Presbyterian Medical Services, 1-888-920-6333, 1-505-820-6333
New Mexico Peer to Peer Warmline Call or text to connect with a peer
1-855-4NM-7100 (466-7100), call 3:30 – 11:30pm / text 6pm – 11pm
Not sure what to do RIGHT NOW if you are worried that someone might be thinking about suicide?
Here’s where to start:
Together we can reduce the risk of youth suicide. If you are concerned about someone, please watch the following video and then follow the four steps below.
Step 1
Be Observant
Step 2
Show That You Care
Step 3
Ask Tough Questions
Step 4
Get Some Help
Step 1
Be Observant
Warning Signs and Risk Factors
If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait.
- A previous suicide attempt or self-harm
- Current talk about suicide or making a plan
- Bullied at school or through the internet
- Giving away prized possessions
- Displaying signs of depression: moodiness, hopelessness, withdrawal
- Recent suicide of a friend or family member
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Ready access to firearms
- Impulsiveness and taking unnecessary risks
- Lack of connection to friends or family
- Recent break-up with girl or boyfriend
- Discrimination due to social identity, especially within marginalized communities
- High or low academic achievement
Step 2
Show That You Care
Even though you may be nervous or feel uncomfortable, take a deep breath and be present.
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- People who are feeling suicidal need to feel validated and cared for
- Listen with an open heart and mind
- Show empathy and compassion
Step 3
Ask The Tough Questions
Trust your intuition. You won’t make things worse by asking directly. In fact, it helps.
- A previous suicide attempt or self-harm
- Current talk about suicide or making a plan
- Bullied at school or through the internet
- Giving away prized possessions
- Displaying signs of depression: moodiness, hopelessness, withdrawal
- Recent suicide of a friend or family member
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Step 4
Get Some Help
These are the ways you can help someone
The Sky Center
505-473-6191
24 Hour Crisis Line
1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) 1-855-227-5485 (tty)
1-800-273-8255
Emergency
911
The Trevor Project
Crisis line for LGBTQ
1-866-488-7386
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Response of Santa Fe
1-888-920-6333
Crisis Text Line
741-741