Suicide / Question
Published: April 13, 2004
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Where can I find a place for my friend to go get help in the California area? He has problems with drugs and alcohol and has thought about suicide. Please help me.
Signed: Help For Drugs/Suicide In California
Dear Help For Drugs/Suicide In California,
TeenHealthFX commends you for wanting to help your friend out.
He can log onto the California Department of Mental Health and can do a search for services near him.
Your friend can also log onto the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's website for referrals to professionals in your area (and throughout the USA).
If you think that your friend is at the point that he is seriously considering suicide, he should seek help immediately. Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. He can also call the National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433).
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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