Suicide Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently important crisis. This month can be used to spread hope and vital information to those affected by suicide and suicidal ideation.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A free and confidential, judgment-free support available to anyone 24/7. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call/text 988 immediately. Pressing #1 connects to the Veteran’s Crisis Line. Pressing #2 connects to the Spanish Language Line and other language interpreters. Pressing #3 connects to LGBTQI+ trained counselors. Chat is available at 988Lifeline.org
• 217-788-7070 Memorial Health Mobile Crisis Response. A telehealth and in person 24/7/365 community response team. Mobile Crisis Response will screen for risk to self or others, connect to community services, provide follow-up, facilitate inpatient psychiatric hospitalization if individual meets criteria. *For all ages, all insurance, any person who needs mental health support and is experiencing mental health distress.

Please help spread awareness of these vital resources. There is hope and no one needs to suffer alone.