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When we suspect someone may be thinking about dying by suicide, the fear can be paralyzing. It can be difficult to know what to do or what to say. Sometimes there is concern about “planting the idea in their head” by asking the question. It is important to know this is a myth. Having direct conversations about suicide can be lifesaving.
If you are not sure how to talk about suicide, visit the Know the Signs website. It has tools to help you recognize the signs of suicide and help someone through a crisis. With this knowledge, you can guide a person to the resources they need to get better.
Visit our Training page or contact YouMatterShasta@co.shasta.ca.us to learn about free training opportunities.
Having a primary care provider is essential for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. They can manage your care and give referrals to specialists. If you do not currently have a provider, the resources below can help you find one.
Find Local Providers on the 211 Website:
You can also check out the Mental Health Provider List on Psychology Today.
(Please note: this is not a recommendation or endorsement of any one provider; this is a resource.)
Many American men feel pressure to suppress emotion. It is common for men to think they can’t show weakness or reach out for support to avoid being a “burden” to others. These expectations can be harmful to a man’s mental wellbeing. As reported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men die from suicide 3-4 times more frequently than women.
The Captain Awesome campaign was created by Shasta County men to champion mental wellbeing, build resilience and inspire other men to seek help. Visit the Captain Awesome website to learn more.
Striving for Safety offers information and resources about means safety. Means safety is used to increase the time and space between someone’s thoughts of suicide and access to means to end their life.
Visit the Striving for Safety website to find means safety tips, tools and resources to help keep someone safe from suicide.
MCOT provides urgent mental health services to adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
The MCOT team is available 24/7. They will respond to crisis situations in locations within 25 miles of the Redding area. Services are available for individuals of all ages.
Visit the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team website or call their general information line at 530-238-7134 to learn more.
For a crisis response, call 530-238-7133.
The Hill Country CARE Center offers in-person, urgent mental health services in Shasta County. The CARE Center connects community members to local services to support their needs.
The CARE Center is located at 1401 Gold St., Suite B in Redding, CA. Services are available 365 days a year—Monday through Friday from noon – 9 p.m., and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
For more information, call 530-691-4446 or visit the Hill Country website.
One Safe Place offers legal services, safety, and emotional support to people affected by intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
For more information, visit One Safe Place Shasta or call 530-244-0117.
If you have been victim of sexual assault, you are not alone and help is available.
The Mental Health Access Team supports Shasta County community members experiencing mental health or substance use concerns.
Crisis care and information is available 24/7 by phone. Walk-in services are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call 530-225-5252 or 888-385-5201 (toll free) for support. Visit the Mental Health page on the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency website for details.
Sponsored by Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency in conjunction with our many community partners and advisory boards. Funding provided through the Mental Health Services Act.
