ASK CARE ESCORT

If you have a friend that you think is suicidal, it is OK to ask.

Talking about suicide lets the person know that you care about them. It doesn't give them any ideas or make them want to kill themselves even more.

Walk your friend over to talk to a favorite teacher, coach, counselor, or anyone who they trust and you think can help!

SUICIDE IS A SECRET YOU CANNOT KEEP!!!

A suicidal friend may ask you not to tell anyone of their intentions. It is OK to tell! You can be a better friend by telling someone --- a parent, teacher, counselor, school nurse, religious leader, or someone else you trust. They can then reach out to help.

Some of the warning signs of suicide are:

 Talking about suicide

 Giving away prized possessions

 Significant change in behavior

 Preoccupation with death and dying

 Having a suicide "plan"