Waukesha County Suicide Prevention Initiative
Mission:
The Waukesha County Suicide Prevention Initiative is dedicated to reducing the number of deaths by suicide in Waukesha County, Wisconsin by scaling up evidence-based mental health practices in prevention, stigma reduction, and access to treatment.
Vision:
To improve the economic, social, and overall health across generations in Waukesha County.
LIFELINE NUMBERS
Contact the Waukesha County Crisis Hotline via Impact 2-1-1
262-547-3388
National Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
LBGTQ Suicide Hotline
1-866-488-7386
Family of Military Suicide Hotline
1-800-959-8277
Farmers Hotline - Farm Center
1-800-942-2474
Police Hotline
1-800-267-5463
EMT & First Responders Hotline
1-888-731-3473
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 Press 1
24/7 Support Textline
Text "HOPELINE" to 741741
WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too much or too little.
Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
Looking for a way to kill oneself.
These signs may mean that someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if behavior is new or has increased, and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. The more warning signs present the greater the risk.
Local and State resources
Quarterly Meetings for the Waukesha County Suicide Prevention Initiative
The Waukesha County Suicide Prevention Initiative has quarterly meetings annually on a Tuesday 9:00a-11:00a.
The next meeting is Tuesday, June 16th at 9:00a-11:00am held at The Waukesha County Mental Health Center’s multipurpose room. All are welcome to attend who want to know more about this initiative and help reduce suicides in Waukesha County.
If you would like to receive email updates about these quarterly meetings, please fill out the form on the right side of this screen and you will be added to the the Waukesha County Suicide Prevention Initiative email list.
Interested in learning how anyone can help reduce suicide?
Attend a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training or request a QPR training by filling out the form below. Someone will be in contact with you within two weeks or your request.