Suicide Prevention Resources

Statistics on Suicide:

• Over 49,000 people have died by suicide in 2022–that’s 1 death every 11 minutes. 

• The suicide rate among males in 2022 was approximately four times higher than the rate among females. Males make up 50% of the population but nearly 80% of suicides. (Gendered language from CDC.)

• Between 2000 and 2022, rates increased approximately 36%.

• Non-hispanic Native American and Alaskan-native experience suicide rates at a disproportionately higher rate than other race/ethinicities. 

• 5.2% of adults aged 18 and older in the United States had serious thoughts about suicide in 2022. That’s 13.2 million people. 

(source: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html)

Resources for suicidality:

• 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Chat Line - Call or text 988

• Integral Crisis Line - 512-472-HELP (4357) (Local to ATX) or visit Richard E. Hopkins Behavioral Health Building, 1165 Airport Blvd., Second Floor, Austin, TX 78701 for in person

• SAMHSA Substance Use Treatment Line - 1-800-662-4357

• The Trevor Project - LGBT+ Helpline 24/7 - 1-866-488-7386

• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Resources if you’ve lost someone to suicide:

• Bereavement Support Groups (Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center) Groups for both teens and adults

• “I’ve lost someone” (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) Resources to help you heal

• Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors Support, resources, and networking for survivors

• Suicide Loss Support (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) Support services for those living with loss to suicide