Helpful Resources

Crisis Services

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255

TN Dept of Mental Health (Mobile Crisis)- 1-855-274-7471

Centerstone (Mobile Crisis)-  1-800-681-7444

Youth Villages, Children/Youth (Crisis Line)- 615-250-7288

TN Domestic Violence Hotline-  1-800-356-6767

TN Child Abuse Hotline-  1-877-237-0004

TN Adult Protective Services-  1-888-277-8366

Room in the Inn Day Shelter (M’Boro)- 615-896-7016

Nashville Rescue Mission (Women)- 615-312-1574

Nashville Rescue Mission (Men)- 615-255-2475

Regional Psychiatric Hospitals

Behavioral Healthcare Center (Seniors/Clarksville)– 931-538-6420

Behavioral Healthcare Center (Seniors/Columbia)– 931-388-6578

McFarland Hospital (Adults/Lebanon)– 615-449-0500

Middle TN Mental Health Institute (18 & up/Nashville)– 615-902-7400

TriStar Centennial Medical-Parthenon Pavilion (18 & up/Nashville)– 1-877-342-1450

Rolling Hills Hospital (13 & up/Franklin)– 615-628-5700

St. Thomas Hospital (Seniors/Nashville)– 615-222-2189

TriStar Summit Medical Center (18 & up/Hermitage)– 1-877-342-1450

TriStar Skyline Madison Campus (13 & up/Madison)– 1-877-342-1450

In an emergency, always call 911 first. 

“Never let your ego get in the way of asking for help when in desperate need. We have all been helped at a point in our lives.”

― Edmond Mbiaka

Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)

SOSL Support Groups in Tennessee

  • Murfreesboro/Nashville/Franklin– 615-244-7444
  • Centerville– 931-996-1225
  • Chattanooga– 423-834-1709 & 423-697-9432
  • Clarksville– 931-538-6420
  • Columbia– 931-388-9289
  • Cookeville– 931-525-2600
  • Johnson City– 423-913-1255 or 423-245-5608
  • Knoxville– 865-671-9631
  • Memphis– 901-743-4701
  • Spring Hill– 615-435-9621
  • Winchester– 931-636-1120

Military and Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255  press “1“

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Murfreesboro)– 1-800-876-7093

  • Nashville– 1-800-228-4973
  • Memphis– 1-800-636-8262
  • Mountain Home/Johnson City– 1-877-573-3529

Military One Source (Resource Info)– 1-800-342-9647

Centerstone Military Services (Counseling)– 1-866-781-8010

Wounded Warrior Project (Nashville)– 615-782-7226

Returning Services Members (OEF/OIF/OND)

  • Murfreesboro/Nashville– 615-873-8638
  • Chattanooga– 423-893-6500, ext. 27060
  • Tullahoma– 615-225-3937
  • Memphis- 1-800-636-8263, ext. 7319
  • Mountain Home/Johnson City– 423-926-1171, ext. 2231

SUICIDE: DO YOU KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS?

IS PATH WARM?

 I  Ideation     S  Substance Abuse

P  Purposelessness   A  Anxiety   T  Trapped   H  Hopelessness

W  Withdrawal   A  Anger   R  Recklessness   M  Mood Changes

 Warning Signs of Acute Risk

  • Threatening to hurt or kill him or herself, or talking of wanting to hurt or kill him/herself.
  • Looking for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means.
  • Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary.

Expanded Warning Signs

  • Increased substance (alcohol or drug) use
  • No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
  • Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all of the time
  • Feeling trapped – like there’s no way out
  • Hopelessness
  • Withdrawal from friends, family and society
  • Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
  • Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
  • Dramatic mood changes

If observed, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

American Association of Suicidology

http://www.suicidology.org/resources/warning-signs