Preventing Suicide
80% of gun deaths in Oregon are suicide
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training
Get Trained To Help
Get Trained To Help (GTTH) is a collaboration between Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties to provide a spectrum of mental health and suicide prevention trainings for individuals and organizations across the tri-county region.
Lines for Life
Lines for Life is a Portland-based non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide, and promoting mental wellness. They organize events and training sessions open to all.
Preventing Suicide Is Everyone’s Business
Suicide prevention training is part of firearm safety and basic firearm first aid. Just as firearm owners learn safe handling, secure storage, and how to respond in an emergency, we can also learn how to recognize when someone may be in crisis and how to help create time, distance, and support.
We don’t let our friends drink and drive. Many of us are comfortable taking someone’s car keys when they are not safe to get behind the wheel. We can think about firearm safety in a similar way when someone is in crisis. Protecting our families, friends, and fellow firearm owners includes knowing when temporary safety steps may be needed.
Just like CPR prepares people to respond during a medical emergency, suicide prevention training prepares people to respond during a mental health crisis. Training helps people recognize warning signs earlier, ask direct and supportive questions, connect someone to help, and consider options like temporary out-of-home firearm storage during a difficult time.
Sometimes support looks like checking in on a friend, helping someone find resources, encouraging them to talk with a health care professional, or helping create time and distance from firearms until the crisis passes. These small actions can reduce risk and save lives.
Small actions can reduce the risk of suicide and save lives
Get Help Now
If you need to talk, 988 Oregon is there for you
Call or Text: 988
Whether you’re feeling sad, struggling with alcohol or drug use or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are there to listen 24/7. It’s free and confidential. Call 988 or use the link below for alternative contact methods.
Ayuda En Español
Servicios En Español
Llamada o mensaje: 888-628-9454
988 Lifeline ofrece servicios gratuitos en español las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. No tiene que hablar inglés para recibir ayuda.
Construction CareLine
Connect, navigate, and overcome the challenges inherent to construction
Call: 833-444-6020
The Construction CareLine is a mental muster point where you can get confidential support for whatever you’re dealing with. There are a lot of personal challenges inherent in working construction, challenges that impact your mental health.
AgriStress Helpline
Crisis Support for Agricultural Communities
Call or Text: 833-897-2474
The AgriStress Helpline is a free and confidential crisis and support line that you can call or text 24/7. Phone calls have interpretation available in 160 languages, and text message service is available in English and Spanish. The helpline is answered by trained professionals who can offer emotional and crisis support and help you find mental health and agriculture-related resources in your area.