Human Services
Suicide: Know the Warning Signs
If you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the 24 hour Arlington County Mental Health Emergency Service at 703-228-5160.
- Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
- Looking for ways to kill oneself 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 for the person
- Feeling hopeless
- Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
- Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities---seemingly without thinking
- Feeling trapped---like there’s no way out
- Increasing alcohol or drug use
- Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
- Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
- Experiencing dramatic mood changes
- Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life
From National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Brochure, 2006, USDHHS, SAMHSA
Distributed by Arlington Community Services Board, 8/20/11
NAVIGATION LINKS
Behavioral Healthcare Home
Substance Abuse Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Emergency Services
CONTACT US
Department of Human Services
Behavioral Healthcare Division
1725 N. George Mason Dr.
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703-228-5160
Fax: 703-228-5234
TTY: 703-228-4612 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. / 703-228-4256 for 24-hour emergency
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.