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988 is a direct connection 24/7 to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, suicide crisis, or substance use. People can also contact 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need behavioral health support or need help meeting your family’s needs. It is free, confidential and answered by trained professionals at the Helpline Center in Sioux Falls.
211
Professionals at the Helpline Center in Sioux Falls are trained to connect individuals to appropriate community-based resources or government agency programs. Every day people turn to 211 for information and support. The call or text is free and confidential.
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Suicide Cluster Prevention Toolkit

Suicide Cluster Toolkit

A suicide cluster is a group of suicides or suicide attempts that occur close together in time and geographical area. It isn’t necessary for those who pass to have had direct contact — sometimes, knowledge of the first suicide is gained through media exposure. Suicide clusters appear most frequently among teenagers and young adults. Suicide contagion is the tendency of a person’s or group of people’s suicidal behavior to influence another person to attempt or complete suicide.

Get materials that can help educate your community about suicide clusters and take pre-emptive action to combat them.

Social Media

Share these social media posts to encourage community members and survivors of suicide loss to find help and support.

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Losing someone to suicide is devastating. And grief feels different for everyone. The best thing you can do? Talk about it. Call, text or chat 988 for support, and find local grief support groups: https://sdsuicideprevention.org/survivors/survivor- support-groups-in-south-dakota/

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Talking about suicide doesn’t cause it. In fact, sharing stories of hope and healing from suicide actually helps us get through this crisis. If you’re concerned about a loved one or know someone affected by suicide loss, reach out and let them know you’re here to help.

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There’s one way through a traumatic suicide event – and that’s together. If you’re having suicidal thoughts or living with grief from a loss, you’re never alone. Call, text or chat 988, and find other resources at https://sdsuicideprevention.org/get-help/ thinking-about-suicide/. Remember – you belong here.

Safety Planning Guide

For individuals living with depression or navigating suicidal thoughts, safety plans are effective ways to cope and get help. By identifying warning signs, coping strategies and more, we can help prevent more suicides from happening. Download this template for your school or organizations to share with individuals who might benefit from a safety plan.

Strategic Communication Resources

Provider Partnership Ideas
Communication Best Practices
Assembly Play-by-Play
Suicide Cluster Fact Sheet

Community Outreach

Press Release

Email Template

This email content can be used and adapted to share with students, parents, coworkers and anyone else affected by a suicide cluster.