Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE)

Are you in crisis? Do you know someone who is?

Mobile Crisis Team

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the local Mobile Crisis Team at 607-442-6900. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more about the Crisis Program by clicking here. 

988

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 

988 is a suicide and crisis help line with trained counselors to talk with individuals experiencing a mental health challenge. They can be reached by call, text, and chat and are available 24/7/365. 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

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What is SAFE?

Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) is a dedicated group of community members and organizations that are devoted to connecting people to prevention, intervention and recovery by providing education, support, and advocacy to reduce the suicide rate in Schuyler County. 

How can you help?

Get involved in SAFE

Join the Coalition by calling our office or sending us a message. Any community member or group is welcome to join the coalition! 

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month from 12pm-1pm. 

Learn more about the 5 actions that are known to help someone in crisis 

  1. ASK – Asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about suicide in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Asking in this direct, unbiased manner, can open the door for effective dialogue about their emotional pain and can allow everyone involved to see what next steps need to be taken. 
  2. BE THERE – This could mean being physically present for someone, speaking with them on the phone when you can, or any other way that shows support for the person at risk. 
  3. HELP KEEP THEM SAFE - The Help Keep Them Safe step is really about showing support for someone during the times when they have thoughts of suicide by putting time and distance between the person and their chosen method, especially methods that are most lethal.
  4. HELP THEM CONNECT - Connect them with ongoing supports such as seeing a therapist, giving them the 988 number, or creating a safety plan. 
  5. FOLLOW UP – After your initial contact with a person experiencing thoughts of suicide, and after you’ve connected them with the immediate support systems they need, make sure to follow-up with them to see how they’re doing. Send a text, give them a call, or leave a message. 

Get trained

SAFE can connect you with trainings like Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings and VA SAVE. These trainings are available at no cost to community members and organizations. Contact us to learn more or to schedule a training.

Looking for resources or to learn more about the SAFE Coalition? 

Call our office at 607-535-8140 or send us a message. 

You can also check out the following resources: 

  • 988 Lifeline 
    • 988 is a suicide and crisis line with trained counselors to talk with individuals experiencing a mental health challenge. They can be reached by call, text, and chat and are available 24/7/365. 
  • #BeThe1To 
    • This website includes evidence-based steps you can take to #BeThe1To help save a life. It outlines 5 actions that are known to help someone in crisis. 
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 
    • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. 
  • Schuyler County Mental Health
    • This website links to local Mental Health services and contact information. 
  • SAMHSA 
    • This website is for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It includes data, information, and resources. 
  • Suicide Prevention | CDC 
    • This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes facts about suicide, risk and protective factors, resources, and tips to prevent suicide.