Suicide Prevention
Get Help Now - Resources for People in Crisis
- Yamhill County Mental Health Crisis Line: 844-842-8200
- National Suicide Hotline: 9-8-8
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline):
- 866-488-7386 (talk)
- 678678 (text)
- Senior Loneliness Line: 503-200-1633
Non-Emergency Resources
- Yamhill County Adult Behavioral Health: 503-434-7523
- Yamhill County Family and Youth Services: 503-434-7462
- Mental Health Peer Support - Project ABLE: 503-474-5509
Suicide Prevention in Yamhill County
Suicide is a complex and multi-faceted issue, and its prevention requires an organized and concerted effort. Yamhill County Public Health fosters partnerships with agencies, organizations and communities across the region to ensure that our approach to suicide prevention is comprehensive, efficient, and effective. Through these efforts, we intend that each community member will become more resilient and better equipped to promote mental health wellness and prevent suicide.
Using data-driven processes and prioritizing community member engagement, the county has identified and implemented evidence-based and culturally competent best-practice prevention strategies to reduce suicide deaths in our community. These programs are carefully chosen and work in concert to meet the specific needs and requests of populations across the county.
Other Resources
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Mental Health Safe Zones
Mental Health Safe Zones are organizations and businesses that have met suicide prevention and mental health promotion standards, defined by various community partners throughout Yamhill County, and guided by nationally recognized best-practices.
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Suicide Prevention Trainings
Yamhill County Public Health offers a variety of Suicide Prevention Trainings that aim to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to assist a person in crisis.
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Firearm Safety
Securing firearms is suicide prevention. Learn more about firearm safety, secure storage, and how to request a free lockbox.
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Suicide Postvention
Suicide Postvention is any activity following a suicide that promotes recovery and healing among those affected by the death.
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Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Yamhill County Suicide Prevention Coalition is dedicated to preventing suicide across the lifespan by fostering education, reducing stigma, raising awareness, and collaborating with the communities we serve and connect with.
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Suicide Prevention Data