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Take a Moment and Reach Out Wisconsin!

Take a Moment and Reach Out Wisconsin!

You can make a difference in someone's life by reaching out. All you need to do is talk, email, text, call them in anyway to help them when they are in a difficult situation or crisis.

Learn to recognize red flags of a crisis

(This information is from the VeteranCrisisline.net)

People can experience an emotional or mental health crisis due to a wide

range of  situations. For some, it might be the end of a personal relationship. For others, it might be the loss of a job. For Veterans, these crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. 

When emotional issues reach a crisis point, Veterans and their loved ones should contact the Veterans Crisis Line.

 

Call 988 and Press 1

 

 

Chat online  

 

 Text 838255 

 

Many Veterans may not show any signs of intent to harm themselves before doing so, but some actions can be a sign that a person needs help. Veterans in crisis may show behaviors that indicate a risk of self-harm. The following can all be warning signs:

  • Appearing sad or depressed most of the time
  • Hopelessness; feeling like there’s no way out
  • Anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, or mood swings
  • Feeling as if there is no reason to live
  • Feeling excessive guilt, shame, or sense of failure
  • Rage or anger
  • Engaging in risky activities without thinking
  • Losing interest in hobbies, work, or school
  • Increasing alcohol or drug misuse
  • Neglecting personal welfare; a deteriorating physical appearance
  • Withdrawing from family and friends
  • Showing violent behavior, like punching a hole in the wall or getting into fights
  • Giving away prized possessions
  • Getting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, or writing a will

The following signs require immediate attention:

  • Thinking about hurting or killing yourself
  • Looking for ways to kill yourself
  • Talking about death, dying, or suicide
  • Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, weapons, etc.

Take a Self-Check Quiz

Crisis, stress, depression, and other issues affect people in different ways. If you feel like you might be heading toward a crisis, treatment can help. Take a confidential, anonymous risk assessment to see how you might benefit from VA or community-based services.

Take the quiz

 

 

 

Check out additional safety materials:

  • Pocket Card for Clinicians: Means Safety Messaging
  • Toolkit Safe Firearm Storage
  • Lethal Means NSSF Gun Safe Infographic
  • Reducing household safety risks

Suicide is Preventable! be a part of the mission!

Join a Wisconsin Coalition in your area and share your expertise to reduce suicide! 

Follow the link at: Prevent Suicide Wisconsin and Find a Local Coalition

Check out this website in the Wisconsin Fox Valley area:

 

  • Are you a provider working with a veteran? Learn how to: Ask About Military Experience.
  • Also, check out the site: Making the Connection, to learn about Veteran culture.

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