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988
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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Means Safety

What is Means Safety?

Suicide crises are often short-lived. If you can reduce access to the “means” for someone’s suicide plan — such as firearms, medications or similar objects and substances — a life can be saved.

49% of suicide attempts in South Dakota are firearm-related and 11% are poisoning-related.

What Can Reduce Risk?

  • Restricting access to pesticides, alcohol and other substances
  • Securely storing over-the-counter and prescription medicines and properly disposing of unused medications
  • Using a gun safety lock on all firearms
    • You can also ask your local police department or shooting range to temporarily store firearms
  • Paying attention to family members’ moods and behaviors
    • If you notice significant changes, talk to them or call, text or chat 988

Other Means Safety Resources

Safety Tools

Gun Locks
Gun Locks
Medication Lockboxes
Medication Lockboxes

Training

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CALM
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Identify who might need lethal means counseling and develop specific plans for secure storage.
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Helpline Center
Means Safety Training
Learn how to foster a safer environment and provide effective support to those placed at risk of suicide.

Additional Training Courses

Free training programs are available to individuals and organizations who want to reduce the risk of suicide for their loved ones.

  • Means Safety
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
  • NAMI Ending the Silence
  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Safeguarding Your Home

A few easy but effective steps can help protect your family — and perhaps save a life.