suicide .
Similar to risk factors that can make a suicide attempt more likely to occur , there are also a range of factors that can protect against suicide . These include : connectedness to others , including at school and in the community , being able identify a reason for living ( family , friends , pets , etc ), having a positive self – esteem , developing effective coping and problem solving skills , having support from partners , friends and family , and access to behavioral health care . Everyone can help prevent suicide , and we can all do our part to support people and help protect them from suicidal thoughts and behavior .
Know the warning signs : If someone is at risk for suicide , you can watch for warning signs , including :
• Talking about being a burden , being isolated , increased anxiety , behaving recklessly , expressing hopelessness , talking about or posting about wanting to die , sleeping too little or too much , increased substance use , anger or rage , extreme mood swings , withdrawing or socially isolating , or making plans for suicide .
• Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself , looking for a way ( such as searching or obtaining a gun ) or talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live should prompt you to take immediate action to get help . The other warning signs can indicate a serious risk – especially if the behavior is new , has increased , and / or seems related to a painful event , loss or change .
Do You or Someone You Know Need Help ?
There are several resources available to provide education and referral in times of crisis :
On July 16 , 2022 , the federally mandated crisis number , 988 , went live for all landline and cell phones users . 988 provides a single three-digit number to access a network of over 200 local and state funded crisis centers . 988 callers who are suicidal or experiencing a mental health
crisis will be routed to the national suicide prevention lifeline and connected to a crisis counselor where they may receive crisis counseling , resources and referrals , and in some cases where available , mobile crisis units may be dispatched . 988 is not meant to replace 911 , which will still be used to access fire and emergency medical assistance . Services are available 24 / 7 , are free and confidential . By dialing 988 and selecting option 1 , you can also access the Veterans Crisis Line .
Adanta as the local community mental health center also offers help in times of Crisis , 24 hours a day / 7 days a week . Adanta is a 988 accredited organization , and also operates its own Crisis Hotline which can be contacted by calling 1-800-633-5599 . Adanta operates the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit , an 8 bed voluntary inpatient facility utilized to treat individuals that are experiencing a mental health crisis , including therapy , medication management , and psychoeducational groups . In addition to crisis services , the agency also offers services for traditional outpatient mental health , substance abuse , prevention and services for Intellectual / Development Disability populations .
Regardless of the need , if you are or a loved one is in distress or may need crisis support , please don ’ t hesitate to reach out . There is always hope ! And it is only a phone call away .
Adanta Community Mental Health Center is Ready to Help !
If you are searching for help or would like more information about services , call toll free 1.800.954.4782 x 0 , visit Adanta ’ s website at www . adanta . org , or Adanta ’ s Facebook page at www . facebook . com / The . Adanta . Group .
Adanta has been serving the Lake Cumberland area since 1967 , delivering quality services to meet the needs of the people served . “ Enhancing Lives ” is the Purpose of the organization , and serves as the beacon for being a great community partner and resource through its services , programs , outreach , and presence in the Lake Cumberland and surrounding counties .**
Adanta is CARF accredited in Adult , Child , & Adolescent Outpatient
Treatment ; Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs ; Adult Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization ; and Adult , Child , and Adolescent Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs ; and Prevention .
** Outpatient Clinics are located in the counties of Adair , Barren , Casey , Clinton , Green , McCreary , Pulaski , Russell , Taylor , and Wayne .
The Adanta Group , a contractor with the Department for Behavioral Health , Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services , provides behavioral health / substance use services with state and federal funds .
The Adanta Group
CRISIS
CENTER AND 24 HOUR
HOTLINE
1-800-633-5599 ( TTD / TTY )
Emergency Crisis Line
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