Suicide

Suicide is a deliberate attempt to end one’s life.

At-Risk Populations

Suicide attempts are three times more likely among females, who are twice as likely to experience depression as males. Completed suicides are more 4 times likely among males, who tend to use more lethal means, such as guns. (more)

What you should do

• Know suicide risk and preventive factors and local support services; (more)
• Let yourself and others know that professional help to deal with depression can prevent suicide;
• Suicide-proof your home; (more)
• Look for the warning signs of suicide. (more)

If you are in crisis seek immediate help

• The Rhode Island Samaritans (401) 272-4044 or (800) 365-4044
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK: (800) 273-8255
• If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

What we are doing

• Working to prevent youth, ages 15-24 suicide, through the Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Project. 
• Identifying, helping, and refering youth who may have symptoms of depression or suicidality to proper mental health professionals through a contract with Rhode Island Student Assistance Services.
• Educating parents about simple steps they can take to reduce the risk of suicide in their homes through the Suicide-Proof Initiative - a partnership between the us and the Center to Prevent Youth Violence.
• Creating messaging for a guns/means restriction campaign; promoting the use of Interactive Screening Programs (ISP) in local colleges and universities; and the integration of suicide prevention into curriculum at Brown University.