Depression & Suicide
For help, call: 1-800-809-9957
If you are thinking of hurting yourself or someone else, GET help NOW! Prevent depression and suicide. Warning signs of depression and suicide:
- Sadness that won’t go away
- Losing interest in what used to be fun
- No longer hanging with your friends
- Thoughts of harming or killing yourself
- Anger or rage
- Suicide threats
- Talking about death or feeling helpless
- Giving away things you valued
- Poems, essays, and drawing that refer to death
- Change in eating or sleeping patterns
- Severe drop in school performance
For emergencies, please dial 911 and/or contact:
- The Crisis Information Line (toll free) at 1-800-809-9957
- Mental Health America
- Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
For more information on depression, suicide or any other mental health issues, please contact your behavioral health organization:
- Premier Behavioral Systems of Tennessee - 1-800-325-7864
- Tennessee Behavioral Health, Inc. - 1-800-447-7242
- AmeriChoice Middle 1-800-690-1606
- AmeriGroup 1-800-600-4441
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