If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use disorder, mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress, help is available.
Call, text, or chat 988
— a free confidential 24/7 support line.
The 988 Florida Lifeline is a free, three-digit phone number that connects you to a trained counselor. These counselors will listen, provide support, and connect you to resources.
Keeping our families safe is a top priority.
Learn More Learn More Suicide Awareness - Voices of Education (opens in a new tab)Suicide-related thoughts and behaviors are a major public health priority that impacts individuals, family-members, friends, and communities. As the eighth leading cause of death for all Floridians, prevention and intervention efforts are focused on decreasing risks associated with suicide and increasing coping mechanisms for individuals and their community.