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Suicide Prevention

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free number, (800) 273-TALK (8255)
connects the caller to a certified crisis center near where the call is placed.

Need help?
If you are struggling with recent current events and feeling anxious, sad or fearful, HeartLine is here to support 24 hours a day. Dialing into one of our helplines or using the chat service, we will connect you to health and social services assistance to aid in mental wellness. You don’t have to face your toughest times alone. For immediate help, dial one of our 24-hour-a-day helpline numbers: 2-1-1 Community Resource Line Dial 2-1-1 now or text your zip code to 898-211

Youth Crisis Mobile Response:
(833) 885-CARE When a young person (24 or younger) is in crisis - behavioral or emotional, physical or social, at home or at school - we can help 24/7. It all starts with one free call (833) 885-CARE. When you connect with HeartLine we will help de-escalate the crisis and dispatch mental health professionals within 1-24 hours depending on the need.

In compliance with Oklahoma Senate Bill 21

MidAmerica Technology Center Staff district-wide have undergone training
addressing suicide awareness and prevention.
The course outline for the curriculum shall be made available to the public online. The curriculum taught to MATC staff was from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Course information can be found here.