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Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention/Crisis Support Resources

It’s important to know that there is free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people in distress, as well as for prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Please see available help at the links below.

Free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people in distress, as well as for prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
 
The Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline (SACS) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline. Highly-trained volunteer crisis phone counselors are available 7 days a week for phone intervention and emotional support to help individuals who are experiencing:
  • Different forms of crisis
  • Emotional or situational distress
  • Need for ongoing support
  • Varying degrees of mental illness
  • Need for general information or referrals

MPESD District Suicide Prevention Policy