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We are First Responders! Suicide Prevention

We are First Responders! Suicide Prevention. People Prevent Suicide!. Shipmates & friends are the first to notice and know when someone is distressed, struggling, experiencing hard times… We can be the First Responder and help our friends get the help they need! We can save lives!.

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We are First Responders! Suicide Prevention

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  1. We are First Responders!Suicide Prevention

  2. People Prevent Suicide! • Shipmates & friends are the first to notice and know when someone is distressed, struggling, experiencing hard times… • We can be the First Responder and help our friends get the help they need! • We can save lives!

  3. First Responders • Can spot the Warning Signs of Suicide • Know what to do! • Connect the person to help!

  4. Suicide Warning Signs • Talk of Suicide – threats, hints, notes, and expressions • Sees no reason for living • Increased alcohol and substance use • Feels anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep • Feels trapped, no way out…

  5. Red Flags for Suicide • Feels hopeless about the future • Withdraws from others and normal activities • Mood changes… • Feeling rage, uncontrolled anger • Acting without regard for consequences

  6. What to do? Ask---Care---Treat ASK -Are you thinking about killing yourself? -Sometimes when people feel down, they have thoughts of suicide. Have you had such thoughts? -Are you considering suicide?

  7. What to do - Care • CARE -Listen -Show them that you are concerned and care -Care about and understand what is troubling them.. Discuss with them

  8. What to Do - Treat • TREAT -Get immediate Professional assistance! -Take them to the Emergency Room/Department -Escort them to command, medical, chaplain -Do not leave your shipmate alone!

  9. What Not to Do! • Do not keep it a secret! • Do not sidestep the issues • Do not leave the person alone! • Do not offer simple solutions • Do not judge the person or tell them that they will go to hell • Do not try to be a therapist

  10. Common Situations • A shipmate gets a Dear John letter/call… • A co-worker no longer wants to hang out with anyone, is staying to themselves, is not eating and not talking with anyone… • Someone in your department is in trouble, is quite moody, is performing poorly at work, and has $ problems…

  11. Care for Yourself! • You are not alone! There are others in the command, ship, base and community who can help! • It is normal to feel uneasy and unsure when trying to help someone in distress… • Talk to supportive others before and afterwards… • You do not have to know all the answers or to be an expert!

  12. Resources • Naval Hospital and Medical Clinic • Mental Health Department • Fleet Family Support Centers • Chaplains • Marine Corps Community Counseling Centers • 911

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