Families & friends

Help a loved one.

Families and friends give support, and need support. Supporting service members, veterans, military families, survivors, and those struggling with mental health issues requires varying approaches.

A woman holding a bag of resources from a Let's Talk Strength outreach table

You can save a life

Recognizing the warning signs is the first step.

If you suspect someone might be suicidal, reach out and ask the question — doing so does not increase their risk. Listen without judgment; simply talking can make a significant difference. Avoid promising secrecy, and don’t let concerns about loyalty stop you from acting. If persuasion to seek help isn’t successful, contact a mental health center, local hotline, or emergency services. If you believe someone is in the process of attempting suicide, call 911 immediately. Your actions could save a life.

●Suicide threats

●Previous suicide attempts

●Alcohol and drug abuse

●Statements revealing a desire to die

●Sudden changes in behavior

●Prolonged depression

●Making final arrangements

●Giving away prized possessions

●Purchasing a gun or stockpiling pills

At Let’s Talk Strength, Inc.

We strengthen friends and families too.

At Let’s Talk Strength, Inc., we strengthen friends and families through suicide prevention education and by building communities of support. You don’t have to carry this alone either.

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ASIST training

Become a certified gatekeeper.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. A fully funded, two-day certification for community members and professionals — learn how to recognize warning signs and get someone to help.

Learn about ASIST

Help a loved one.

Recognizing the warning signs is the first step.

Call or text 988.

We strengthen friends and families too.

Become a certified gatekeeper.