Reducing the Risk of Suicide

It's OK to feel upset, or stressed,
or overwhelmed, or sad.

But if you feel that way all the time, or you're thinking about suicide, it's time to talk to someone about it. You are not alone.

‍Whatever you're going through, you don't have to face it alone. Help is free and confidential.

With support, you can get through a crisis.

Call or text 988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free • Confidential • 24/7
988lifeline.org

Help & Hope

Suicidal thoughts don't necessarily mean a person wants to die. More often, they mean that someone is carrying more pain than they can cope with right now. But that pain can ease. Thoughts of suicide don't have to become actions.

It's important to know that the risk of suicide can be reduced.

When we recognize the warning signs, reach out early, and connect people to support, we can save a life. Whether you're struggling yourself or worried about someone you care about, support is available. Reach out.

Is anyone in immediate danger?

Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer.

Are you feeling suicidal or in despair?

Call the national support line:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or TTY: 988
Web Chat: www.988lifeline.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7

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Or talk with someone local now:
VCBH Access/Crisis Line
Free • Confidential • 24/7

‍1-866-998-2243
bh.venturacounty.gov‍

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See 988 FAQs >

See Crisis Line Comparison Chart >

Want to connect via Whatsapp?

Crisis Text Line
Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor

‍Chat via WhatsApp

‍or text HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org‍

‍Free • 24/7

For Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line‍

‍Call 988 and press 1‍

‍veteranscrisisline.net
Free • Confidential • 24/7

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‍More resources for Military and Veterans >

For Teens & Young Adults

Teen Line

‍Teen-to-teen education and support

Text TEEN to 839863 between 6:00pm–9:00pm PST

Or call 800‑TLC‑TEEN from 6pm to 10pm PST teenline.org

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‍More resources for Teens & Young Adults >

For LGBTQ+ Young People

The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention and suicide risk reduction
Call 1-866-488-7386
text START to 678-678
or web chat: thetrevorproject.org
Free • 24/7 • Confidential

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More resources for LGBTQ+ Teens >

En Español

More Support & Resources

For Everyone

For emotional support when it's not a crisis:
Mental Health Warm Line 24/7
1-855-845-7415
Web chat: mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline

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For help with addiction:
Substance Use Treatment Services
1-866-998-2243
Free • Confidential • 24/7

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See more local resources >

For Teens

California Youth Crisis Line

‍Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness, available 24/7

‍1-800-843-5200‍

‍calyouth.org/cycl

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‍More resources for teens >

For Older Adults

Senior Support Line
Feeling lonely or isolated?

Call 1-800-235-9980

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‍More resources for older adults >

For LGBTQ+

Diversity Collective

‍Support for LGBTQ+

Countywide • all ages

‍diversitycollectivevc.org‍

‍805-644-5428‍

‍info@diversitycollective.org

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‍More LGBTQ+ resources >

For First Responders

Law enforcement COPLINE‍

‍1-800-267-5463‍

‍www.copline.org‍

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‍NVFC First Responder Helpline

‍Fire, EMS, and other rescue workers

‍1-888-731-3473

‍‍www.nvfc.org/help

See resources for older adults >

See resources for teens and young adults >

Together We Can Make a Difference

SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Vision: Ventura County Suicide Prevention Council is comprised of countywide stakeholders who are dedicated to reducing suicides by offering help and hope to people of every culture, gender and socioeconomic group throughout their lifespans.

Mission: Our purpose is to promote help and hope to everyone at risk or affected by suicide. We engage in collaborative dialogue to raise public awareness, identify resources and provide education, and we strive to support innovative suicide prevention and intervention initiatives.

Contact mhsa@venturacounty.gov for more information.

Go to Suicide Prevention Council page >

If you are interested in joining the Suicide Prevention Council, please email mhsa@venturacounty.gov