What You Can Do
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
Learn simple steps to help save someone from suicide. Ventura County Behavioral Health is offering this free one-hour training for businesses and individuals in our community.
Learn more and sign up!
Concerned about someone?
Talk
- When you're alone and not rushed
- Ask if they're thinking about ending their life
- Listen
- Be respectful and caring
- Learn more about what to say: See Know the Signs >
If They Say Yes
- Help them remove guns, pills or other means
- Call with them:
- VCBH Crisis & Referral Line: 1-866-998-2243
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Go with them to mental health services or an emergency room
- Do not leave them alone
Stay Connected
- Check in regularly.
Studies show that staying connected with someone who cares makes a difference. - Support them in creating a safety plan.
- Learn more about safety plans: See Suicide Prevention Lifeline >
Learn How to Help
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention resources
www.afsp.org
1-888-333-AFSP (2377)
Know the Signs
Learn the warning signs – Find the words – Reach out
www.suicideispreventable.org
safeTALK Suicide Alertness Classes
Free, 3-hour training sessions for schools
Click here to learn more.
Is anyone in immediate danger?
Call 911 and ask for a CIT Officer.
Are you feeling suicidal or in despair?
Talk with someone local now:
VCBH Crisis & Referral Line
1-866-998-2243 • www.VCBH.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7
Or call the national support line:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or TTY: 988
Web Chat: www.988lifeline.org
Free • Confidential • 24/7
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
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
More resources for Teens & Young Adults >
For LGBTQ+ Young People
The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
Call 1-866-488-7386
text START to 678-678
or web chat: thetrevorproject.org
Free • 24/7 • Confidential
More resources for LGBTQ+ Teens >
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
For help with addiction:
Substance Use Treatment Services
1-844-385-9200
Free • Confidential • 24/7
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
More resources for teens >
For Older Adults
Senior Support Line
Feeling lonely or isolated?
Call 1-800-235-9980
More resources for older adults >
For LGBTQ+
Diversity Collective
Support for LGBTQ+
Countywide • all ages
diversitycollectivevc.org
805-644-5428
info@diversitycollective.org
More LGBTQ+ resources >
For First Responders
Law enforcement COPLINE
1-800-267-5463
www.copline.org
NVFC First Responder Helpline
Fire, EMS, and other rescue workers
1-888-731-3473
www.nvfc.org/help
