{"id":29356,"date":"2023-07-17T14:55:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T21:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/?page_id=29356"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:09:53","slug":"osp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/osp\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Suicide Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-isd-block-id='isd-slider-block_e8bdbead73adbad6b0ac6e49235b7300' class=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-slider slider-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"slider-isd-slider-block_e8bdbead73adbad6b0ac6e49235b7300\" class=\"carousel slide slider-carousel slide half\" data-bs-ride=\"carousel\"  data-bs-interval=\"4500\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-inner slides-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-item active desk-center-center mobi-center-center half\" data-background=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/07\/Internet-Website-Header-1.png\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-slide-wrapper no-content no-overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-item has-primary-background-color preset-style1 half\" data-background=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/plugins\/isd-blocks\/dist\/img\/preset1.jpg\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-slide-wrapper has-content has-overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-content-wrapper left-align\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-container  dark-background  rounded-corners\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-content text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"section-heading\">Promote Hope. 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As part of the Department of Behavioral Health\u2019s prevention and early intervention efforts, we work to expand suicide prevention training, reduce stigma, and connect individuals to critical care services.<br \/><br \/>For administrative questions regarding this office, please email <a href=\"dbh-osp@dbh.sbcounty.gov\">dbh-osp@dbh.sbcounty.gov <\/a>or call (909) 387-6221<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edd50d7a28c22defbc6417ae11804a68\">Get Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain isn\u2019t always obvious, but most people show some signs when they are thinking about suicide. Warning signs may appear in conversations, through a person\u2019s actions, or in social media posts. If you observe one or more warning signs &#8211; especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change &#8211; reach out for support. Early support can make a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about available crisis services in San Bernardino County, please view <s>&nbsp;<\/s><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/urgentcare\/\"><strong>Behavioral Health Urgent Care Services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Warning Signs<\/strong><br \/>Some of the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide, may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talking about wanting to die or suicide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncontrolled anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased alcohol or drug use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reckless behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling hopeless, desperate, and\/or trapped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No sense of purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talking about being a burden to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Putting affairs in order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column text-center\">\n<section style=\"background:#003366\" class=\"wp-block-isd-layout has-background\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0.625rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Access Unit<\/strong><br \/><strong>(Behavioral Health Helpline)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"129\" src=\"\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2021\/03\/phone-alt.png\" alt=\"Mental Health Hotline Number\" class=\"wp-image-7821\" style=\"width:65px;height:65px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">(888) 743-1478<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background:#bf8c00\" class=\"wp-block-isd-layout has-background\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0.625rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Screening Assessment and Referral Center (Substance Use Disorder Helpline)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"129\" src=\"\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2021\/03\/phone-alt.png\" alt=\"Substance Abuse Helpline number\" class=\"wp-image-7821\" style=\"width:65px;height:65px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\">(800) 968-2636<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background:#92C25F\" class=\"wp-block-isd-layout has-background\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0.625rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"129\" src=\"\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2021\/03\/phone-alt.png\" alt=\"Substance Abuse Helpline number\" class=\"wp-image-7821\" style=\"width:65px;height:65px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\">Call, Text, or Chat at 988lifeline.org<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab76aa86bd9fb53d571bfba1b13a07e6\">The service is free, confidential, and available 24\/7\/365 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or supporting someone in crisis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d234eac5507103d80230979763feb47\">FREE Community Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Suicide Prevention provides monthly suicide prevention trainings for the public as well as closed groups, offered both in person and virtually. The office also supports additional trainings, including <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/events\/list\/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=9\">Mental Health First Aid<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:3.75rem;padding-top:3.75rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-33-33-33 desktop-33-33-33 desktop-order-1-2-3 tablet-33-33-33 tablet-order-1-2-3 mobile-100-100-100 mobile-order-1-2-3 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/safeTALK-Web-Blast-May-2026-735-x-490-px.jpg\" alt=\"A promotional graphic featuring a large teal and purple awareness ribbon on a light blue geometric background. The text reads \u201csafeTALK Suicide Alertness Training.\u201d The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health logo appears in the upper right corner within a teal and purple curved banner. Decorative abstract brush and dot patterns accent the corners of the design.\" class=\"wp-image-86910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/safeTALK-Web-Blast-May-2026-735-x-490-px.jpg 735w, https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/safeTALK-Web-Blast-May-2026-735-x-490-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/safeTALK-Web-Blast-May-2026-735-x-490-px-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">FREE 3-hour training where participants will learn how to recognize and support a person with thoughts of suicide. Participants will become a: \u201csafeTALK-trained suicide alert helper.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/Copy-of-QPR-Training-Web-Blast-735-x-490-px.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic promoting \u201cQuestion, Persuade, Refer,\u201d featuring large bold text on a purple background. Below the main heading, a label reads \u201cFree Virtual &amp; In-Person Suicide Prevention Training.\u201d The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health logo appears at the bottom. On the right side, two circular photos show individuals participating in a classroom-style training session, including a presenter standing at the front of the room and attendees seated at tables with notebooks and drinks.\" class=\"wp-image-86904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/Copy-of-QPR-Training-Web-Blast-735-x-490-px.jpg 735w, https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/Copy-of-QPR-Training-Web-Blast-735-x-490-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/Copy-of-QPR-Training-Web-Blast-735-x-490-px-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">FREE 90-minute training where participants learn three simple, life\u2011saving steps: how to ask someone if they are considering suicide, how to offer hope through supportive communication, and how to connect them with appropriate help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/ASIST-TRAINING-FLYER-5.22.26-735-x-490-px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86943\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">FREE 2-day workshop designed for all community members. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs of suicide, ask clear and direct questions, and offer hope through supportive conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\"><div id=\"isd-button-block_6ff0b2c49d8f4bfa1dc98ff665587de8\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<div class=\"isd-button-block  btn-single\">\n\n\t\t\t<a class=\"isd-btn default has-primary-background-color has-white-color\" href=\"\/dbh\/events\/list\/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=9\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tView and Register for Upcoming Trainings\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To request a training or presentation please email us at <a href=\"mailto:DBH-OSP@dbh.sbcounty.gov\">DBH-OSP@dbh.sbcounty.gov<\/a> or call us at (909) 387-6221<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-643df380cd23d575924a8f185fe4b71c\">Available Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You are never alone.<\/strong> Below are available resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/urgentcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behavioral Health Urgent Care Services<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calhope.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CalHOPE Resources<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disaster Distress Helpline<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suicideispreventable.org\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know the Signs<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sprc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suicide Prevention Resource Center<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Trevor Project<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/health-needs-conditions\/mental-health\/suicide-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/health-needs-conditions\/mental-health\/suicide-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Crisis Line<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"_9fcc8f-1e\" class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_920769-26\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-right iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_920769-26\"><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Tips for Starting the Conversation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_920769-26\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_920769-26\" data-parent=\"#_9fcc8f-1e\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Before starting a conversation with someone you are concerned about, be prepared. Have a list of crisis resources on hand. Practice what you will say. Plan the conversation for a time when you won\u2019t be in a hurry and can spend time with the person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen First<\/strong><br \/>Listen to the reasons the person has for both living and dying. Validate that they are considering both options and underscore that living is an option for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Safety Plan<\/strong><br \/>Ask the person if they have access to any lethal means (i.e. weapons, medications) and ask if you can help remove them from the vicinity (another friend, family member or law enforcement agent may be needed to assist). Do not put yourself in danger; if you are concerned about the person\u2019s imminent danger or your own safety, call 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Help<\/strong><br \/>The county and department are here and available for anyone struggling to overcome suicidal crisis or mental-health related distress. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/urgentcare\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Community Crisis Response Team<\/a> (CCRT) is a community-based mobile crisis response team for children and adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency. CCRT is available in English and Spanish 24\/7\/365 by calling (800) 398-0018 or by text at (909) 420-0560.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information on mental health and substance use disorder services in San Bernardino County, call (888) 743-1478, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are experiencing an active life-threatening emergency, please call 911.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_e8a614-8b\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-right iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_e8a614-8b\"><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_e8a614-8b\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_e8a614-8b\" data-parent=\"#_40732b-92\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Join the <strong>Suicide Prevention Awareness Subcommittee<\/strong> <strong>(SPAS)<\/strong>, a collaborative group of local stakeholders dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting suicide prevention and mental health resources throughout our community. We welcome individuals and organizations who are passionate about supporting mental wellness and suicide prevention efforts. <br \/><br \/>Meetings are held virtually on the second Monday of each month. <br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/dbh\/series\/suicide-prevention-awareness-subcommittee-2\/\">Join Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"isd-call-to-action-block_c2022fb3588e29e640b2aad386fe33e3\" class=\"position-relative isd-call-to-action horizontal-layout has-background has-border-radius dark-call-to-action has-primary-background-color no-image has-constraint has-link link-left default-image-order no-bottom-margin\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctnr-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-heading has-white-color heading-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-heading-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are experiencing an active life-threatening emergency, please call 911.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content  has-white-color\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Community-based mobile crisis response teams are available in English and Spanish 24\/7\/365 \u2013 Call (800) 398-0018 or text (909) 420-0560.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctnr-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a aria-label=\"Click Here for Urgent Behavioral Health Services\" href=\"\/dbh\/urgentcare\/\" class=\"cta-link has-white-color stretched-link\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta-link-title\">Click Here for Urgent Behavioral Health Services<\/span><span class=\"link-text-arrow\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Promote Hope. 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