Resources & Information
Is someone you know in trouble? Are you thinking about hurting yourself? The Division of Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s offers resources for help. You can also call the Division of Psychiatry directly at 513-636-4124.
Emergency and Crisis Numbers / People Who Can Help
911
513-281-CARE (Cincinnati local number)
1-800-448-4663 (National Youth Crisis Hotline)
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-SUICIDE
Mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist). You can call the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) for a referral at 513-636-4124.
Physician − a family doctor or pediatrician
Teacher
School nurse or counselor
Clergy − a minister, rabbi, priest or youth minister
Trusted friend
Trusted family member
Local Ohio County Crisis Numbers (Butler County)
Hamilton / West Chester: 513-894-7002
Middletown: 513-424-5498
Oxford / Hamilton: 513-523-4146
Other Resources
MindPeace http://mindpeacecincinnati.com
Mental Health Access Point http://www.mentalhealthaccesspoint.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www.nami.org
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org
S.A.F.E Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) http://selfinjury.com
Trevor Project Lifeline http://www.thetrevorproject.org
T.W.L.O.H.A. (To Write Love on Her Arms) https://twloha.com/
1n5 https://1n5.org/resources
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/surviving-teens/dealing-with-depression
Emergency and Crisis Numbers / People Who Can Help
911
513-281-CARE (Cincinnati local number)
1-800-448-4663 (National Youth Crisis Hotline)
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-SUICIDE
Mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist). You can call the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) for a referral at 513-636-4124.
Physician − a family doctor or pediatrician
Teacher
School nurse or counselor
Clergy − a minister, rabbi, priest or youth minister
Trusted friend
Trusted family member
Local Ohio County Crisis Numbers (Butler County)
Hamilton / West Chester: 513-894-7002
Middletown: 513-424-5498
Oxford / Hamilton: 513-523-4146
Other Resources
MindPeace http://mindpeacecincinnati.com
Mental Health Access Point http://www.mentalhealthaccesspoint.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness http://www.nami.org
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org
S.A.F.E Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) http://selfinjury.com
Trevor Project Lifeline http://www.thetrevorproject.org
T.W.L.O.H.A. (To Write Love on Her Arms) https://twloha.com/
1n5 https://1n5.org/resources
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/surviving-teens/dealing-with-depression
Things You Can Do
Steps to LAST: Helping Others
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/surviving-teens/dealing-with-depression
- Listen and look for warning signs of suicide
- Listen without expressing judgment.
- Encourage them to express their feelings (e.g., “You seem upset, “You look sad.”)
- Look for warning signs of suicide
- Signs of depression (e.g., drop in grades, isolation, losing interest in hobbies).
- Direct statements about wanting to kill themselves.
- Looking for ways to kill themselves (e.g., looking up methods on the internet).
- If any warning signs are present, move on to the next step and ask questions.
- Ask constructive and specific questions about suicide
- Ask about the meaning of vague statements such as, “You won’t have to worry about me much longer,” “I’m done; I can’t take it anymore.”
- Ask questions in a positive manner. Don’t ask, “You don’t won’t to kill yourself, do you?” This gives the impression that you don’t want to hear that she is actually having these thoughts, which will discourage her from opening up to you.
- Ask about a plan if the person tells you he does want to die (i.e., “Have you ever tried to hurt yourself?”). If the answer is yes, the situation needs to be addressed immediately.
- Show support by:
- Expressing how much you care and reminding her that suicide is something permanent while the problem is temporary.
- Acting immediately if the person has a plan. It’s important not to leave the person alone if there is a plan and to persuade her to get help.
- Going with the person to get help instead of telling him to go talk to someone about it.
- Tell an adult who can help
- Call 911 if you’re unable to be with the person during a crisis or if the person is in imminent danger.
- Tell one of these professionals if you are the parent or legal guardian: Family doctor or pediatrician, or mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or psychotherapist.
- Let someone know what’s troubling you, when:
- You’re hurting inside or having emotional pain
- You’ve been physically or sexually abused, teased, bullied, gossiped about or ostracized.
- You’re having thoughts of suicide, wanting to die or not wanting to live anymore, escaping your problems or running away, hurting yourself, giving up on things, or hurting someone else.
- Ask for and accept support
- It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help from others; it is a strength and can be very difficult to do. However, it is very important to tell others what you need from them. For example, you may just need them to listen to you without “fixing” it for you. You may also need them to go with you to tell an adult who can help. You may also need your friend to tell for you.
- It may help to let others, such as parents, know what isn’t helpful. For instance, it may not help if they yell or get upset when you tell them things. You can let them know, then, that it would help you if they remain calm when you share things with them.
- Share your feelings
- It’s important to tell someone when you feel depressed, upset, angry, or afraid. Sharing feelings will also help the person listen to you and to gauge the seriousness of the problem.
- Tell an adult who can help
- E.g., Parent, professional (doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist), teacher, counselor, clergy.
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/s/surviving-teens/dealing-with-depression