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Suicide Prevention & Resources

LUH Event - Together We Can Inspire Hope

 

LIGHT UP HOPE OC September 19-24, 2022

The OC Healthcare Agency will be “lighting up hope” to recognize suicide prevention month in September by lighting several iconic locations throughout the County in teal and purple. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children 10-14 and young adults 25-34. But suicide is preventable and shining a light on this difficult topic and sparking meaningful conversations helps to save lives by raising awareness.

 

 

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NATIONAL & OC RESOURCES

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The Trevor Project Veterans and Military Crisis Line

If viewing on a phone, click box above to place call.

In case of a mental health emergency, please call 9-8-8. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.

9-8-8 provides toll-free, 24-hour, immediate, over-the-phone suicide prevention services to anyone, who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

9-8-8 is the new three digit contact number for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Crisis Lifeline, which will continue to provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

 

 

OC FAST FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE

Suicides in August 2022


Suicides in August 2022

49 Median Age of Decedent


Median Age of Decedent

26 Average Monthly Suicides 2022


Average Monthly Suicides 2022

35 Percent Suicides by Firearms


Suicides by Firearms

 

 

Data Dashboard - Suicide Deaths

Click here to view the Data Dashboard.

Suicide Data Dashboard - Desktop Version

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:

  • Korean Crisis Line - (877) 727-4747 | 4:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. daily
  • Teen Line - (800) 852-8336 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Off-hours covered by the Suicide Prevention Crisis Line
  • Crisis Chat - didihirsch.org/chat
  • Crisis Text for deaf and hard-of hearing: text HEARME to 839863