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SUICIDE PREVENTION

TRIBAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

We R Native - This is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth. The organization strives for holistic health and growth in local Native American communities and the nation at large. There are many resources for mental health challenges, including suicide prevention, relationships, self-esteem, mood, grief, and more.

Text: “NATIVE” to 97779

Research Brief: American Indian/Alaskan Native Youth Suicide Risk – The Trevor

Project - This organization helps provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to 2SLGBTQIA+ young people under age 25. These services are free and confidential which can be accessed over the web, text, or phone. In addition to these services, the Trevor Project offers suicide prevention training and additional community resources. Zero Suicide in Indian Country - This framework is designed to support suicide-safer care in Native American health and behavioral health care systems. This link provides detailed information on the aspects of Native American culture and the attention necessary to provide safer suicide care.

Two-Spirited People Guide - Suicide Prevention

- This resource guide is aimed at increasing understanding of the increased risks of suicide for Two-Spirited people. This guide includes information on Two-Spirited people, suicide prevention, and other resources.

Bureau of Indian Education - This organization provides a list of federal agencies, organizations, articles, training materials, and other resources on American Indian and Alaska Native suicide prevention.

Text “START” to 678678 (866) 488-7386

TRIBAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth and Young Adults |

SAMHSA - This guide addresses suicide within Native American communities by listing available resources, challenges, and important cultural factors to consider. There are other resources and publications on the website for suicide prevention and mental health promotion for Native American teens and young adults.

Honoring Health - Suicide Prevention

Resources for Native Populations - NIAMS - This article includes numerous suicide prevention resources for Native American populations, as well as information, frequently asked questions, signs, reports, and much more.

Culture Forward - This is a strength and culture based tool for community tribal leaders, elders, and health and human service providers to protect Native Youth from suicide.

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and

Alaska Native Youth and Young Adults is a guide to support AI/AN communities and those who serve them in developing effective, culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

OKLAHOMA STATE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

Youth Crisis Mobile Response - Suicide is a major public health problem in Oklahoma. Heartline OK developed Youth Mobile Crisis Response to help youth and young adults experiencing behavioral, emotional, physical, or social crises.

(833) 885-2273 24/7 Crisis Line

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Oklahoma - The mission of NAMI Oklahoma, in partnership with its affiliates, is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.

Text “NAMI” to 741741 (800) 522-9054

Garrett Lee Smith, Zero Suicide, and National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Grantees

(state search) - Search for a grantee to find out more about specific program activities and contact information. You can also filter the list by keyword, grant type, grant status, and state.

Oklahoma County Crisis Center - This organization offers a wide range of services for mental health, substance use, co-occurring issues, and suicide prevention. These services include observations, evaluations, emergency treatment, referral services, and inpatient psychiatric solutions.

(405) 522-8100 (405) 945-6215 2725 General Pershing Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73107

OKLAHOMA STATE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

NorthCare - This organization offers mobile crisis response teams that are available 24/7 to help with mental health and substance abuse crisis through telephone or face-to-face assessments. Services are designed to de-escalate crisis and prevent possible inpatient hospitalization, detention, and/or homelessness.

(405) 858-2700 2617 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services - Red Rock Behavioral Health Services provides mental health services for adults and children, including crisis services, inpatient services, substance abuse services, and many other mental health services.

(405) 424-7711 (405) 425-0333 | Children’s Crisis Unit 4404 N. Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73105

HOPE Community Services, Inc� - This organization provides a multitude of behavioral health services, including crisis intervention, medication management, and other psychiatric needs. HOPE can also help with family therapy, marital counseling, case management, and many other mental health needs.

(405) 634-4400 (405) 226-6200 | Crisis Line 6100 S. Walker Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73139

Oklahoma School-Based Suicide Prevention – Effective July 1, 2021, all Oklahoma schools must provide suicide prevention training to teachers and staff. Visit the website to view a list of approved training programs that can be provided by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

*SPTHB can also provide free training. Contact Shiela Williams, at swilliams@spthb.org for more information.

CREOKS - This organization offers numerous behavioral health services including suicide prevention, safety planning, and psychiatric services. Services may include care coordination, individual and family counseling, crisis services, substance abuse services, and crisis stabilization.

(918) 207-0078 711 S. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, OK 74464

RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS

Help In Crisis - This organization provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse. This organization has three locations, which are listed below.

(800) 300-5321 24/7 Crisis Text Line

(918) 456-0673 205 N. College Ave. Tahlequah, OK 74464

(918) 718-5330t Adair 110 W Maple St. Stillwell, OK 74960

(918) 485-7003 901 SE 10th St. Wagoner, OK 74467