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Help a friend.

Friends can make all the difference.
Learn the signs of depression and suicide. 

Warning signs of depression & suicide may include:

• Prolonged mood & behavior changes
• Feeling hopeless or no sense of purpose
• Withdrawing from friends, family
• Reckless behavior
• Change in appetite or sleep patterns
• Anger/irritability
• Anxiety/agitation
• Talking or writing about death, suicide
• Seeking access to guns, pills
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Giving away precious possessions

To help a friend, remember to:

ASK

• Talk to your friend and ask him or her if they are feeling down,
  thinking of hurting themselves or thinking about suicide
• LISTEN and do not judge their feelings.

Seek Help

• Tell your friend that you care and will help her or him get help.
• Then talk to an adult—like a teacher, counselor, mentor or parent—or call the
  number below.
• NEW: How to Report Suicidal Users on Facebook.

Crisis

White Bird: 541-687-4000 (Local) 1-800-422-7558 (Toll-free)
Looking Glass Youth Crisis Line: 541-689-3111