Need Help?
Crisis Now (Montgomery County's Local 24/7 Crisis Line
833-580-CALL
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
For veterans, press 1
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The Trevor Project
24/7 information and support to LGBTQ young people
Text: ‘START’ to 678-678
Call:1-866-488-7386
The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives
Local Help Now
Instantly connect with local service providers for addiction, mental health, and much more. Simply use the interactive directory to find a facility near you.
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Need help finding the right RTA bus route to your nearest support location?
Access the Trip Planner using Google Maps here: RideTime | Greater Dayton RTA (i-riderta.o
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Knowing the signs of suicide can save a life
Do you need help? Can you help a friend? Knowing the signs of suicide can save a life. Most people who take their lives exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do.
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Killing themselves
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Feeling hopeless
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Having no reason to live
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Being a burden to others
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Feeling trapped
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Unbearable pain
Behavior
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Substance Use
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Looking for a way to end their lives
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Withdrawing from activities
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Isolating from family and friends
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Sleeping too much or too little
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Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
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Giving away prized possessions
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Aggression
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Fatigue
Mood
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Loss of interest
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Irritability
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Humiliation/Shame
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Agitation/Anger
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Relief
Want more training on what to look for and how to help?
Check out free mental health trainings in Montgomery County here: Welcome to Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Mental Health Services, OH (mcadamhs.org)
About the coaster project
The Suicide Prevention Coaster Project is an idea born from the Suicide Prevention Committee of the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition. The project started in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height and the committee was searching for ways to reach the Montgomery County community without being physically present. Mental health disorders were increasing and the committee was concerned that social isolation would cause suicide numbers to increase, as well. As restaurants and bars started to reopen, the committee saw the coaster project as a way to provide mental health support to their employees and patrons. We wanted to reach those who may be struggling themselves, but also encourage others to be vigilant and check on their family and friends. We disseminated 5,000 coasters over just a few months.
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In 2022, the Coaster Project was recreated and updated with new resources. We also teamed up with the GEM Project (Goal=Everyone Matters), an organization that hosts an art project for high school students to create suicide prevention messaging. It is this artwork, from local Montgomery County students, you will see on the back of many of our coasters.
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If you're new here, we encourage you to check out the rest of our website and see what the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition is all about!
2022 Coasters
Want to order coasters for your establishment?
Contact Coalition Manager Colleen Oakes at coakes@mcadamhs.org
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