If you or someone you know are having a mental health emergency or experiencing suicidal ideation, please call 911 or the resources listed below. 

Call or text 988: Suicide and crisis hotline

Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-841-1255

Integral Care 24 Hour Help Line: 512-472-HELP (4357)

What to do if you hear or see something about a person wanting to harm themselves or if you have a concern based on any of the warning signs:

• If you are at school, tell a counselor right away! Do not wait. The sooner we can help the individual, the better.

• Report the concern through Anonymous Alerts. Remember to give as many details as possible so we can act quickly.

• If it is at night, on a weekend, during summer, or anytime you are not at school, you should call 911 to report it.

• You can also report self-harm and suicidal comments or photos on social media sites. 

WHEN IN DOUBT, REPORT IT TO SOMEONE.

Suicide Warning Signs

Talk
If a person talks about:

• Being a burden to others

• Feeling trapped

• Experiencing unbearable pain

• Having no reason to live

• Killing themselves

Behavior
Specific things to look out for include:

• Increased use of alcohol or drugs

• Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means

• Acting recklessly

• Withdrawing from activities

• Isolating from family and friends

• Sleeping too much or too little

• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye

• Giving away prized possessions

• Aggression

Mood
People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:

• Depression

• Loss of interest

• Rage

• Irritability

• Humiliation

• Anxiety