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It can be normal to experience a variety of emotions, but when emotions and thoughts overtake our sense of safety, this might be cause for concern. If you or someone you know may be having suicidal thoughts, please reach out by calling a hotline, calling 911, or talking with a supportive person that can help get you immediate help. You are not alone, you are not a burden, and there is help for you. Suicide is very serious, and we must talk about it because it can affect all of us. Ignoring the topic would be a mistake. No matter what, safety is the #1 priority. If you are concerned, find safety for you or the other person.

Suicide Warning Signs:

• Talking or writing about death or suicide

• Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities

  or other means

• Feeling trapped

• Giving away possessions

• Dramatic mood changes

• Increasing drug or alcohol use

• Talking about being a burden to others

• Looking for ways to harm or kill self by seeking weapons, pills,

• Feeling hopeless or helpless

• Acting impulsively or recklessly

• Increased anxiousness or agitation

If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, it is so important to adopt healthy coping strategies to help you during this time and in the future. The most important thing you can do will be to identify your reliable support system and get help immediately. Friends and family will do their best to help you, but you must also do your best to communicate how you feel.

Click HERE and HERE for mental health resources.

24-hr Crisis Line: 9-8-8

State Treatment Hotline: 800-662-4357

Mercy Maricopa 24-hrs. hotline: 800-631-1314 (AHCCCS only)

24-hr Teen Lifeline: 800-273-TALK or 602-248-8336

24-hr Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

EMPACT: 866-205-5229

Terros: 602-685-6000

Mind 24-7: 844-646-3247

Hispanic Mother Daughter Program (HMDP) is an early-outreach middle and high school program designed to increase the number of first-generation Arizona students who are qualified and prepared to enroll at ASU through direct family involvement.

HMDP was originally designed to serve Hispanic mothers and their daughters. Although the program has retained this name, neither gender no ethnicity will be a consideration as participants are chosen for the program. All first-generation students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to apply to the program during the recruitment cycle.

For more information and the application, click HERE.