Staying Safe From Alzheimer’s Association – page 5 e book on safety in the home addresses this issue directly.
Firearms and Suicide Prevention – produced by National Sport Shooting Foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
MEANS MATTERS Harvard University The Means Matters link will take you to the home page with other pertinent links. Check out these particular resource links at the top of the page: Basic Facts Taking Action and scroll down to Families Research here supports the idea that making it difficult to access weapons (the most common lethal means used) will lessen the ability to carry through on the thought of suicide.
Resource Page University of Colorado Anshcutz Medical Campus Department of Emergency Medicine Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative This page has excellent, actionable information for caregivers. You might take a look at The Firearm Life Plan, Secure Firearm Storage , Lock to Live (includes medication) is a decision making guide and Pause to Protect includes information on alternatives to home storage.
988 At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
VETERANS – talk with your VA Doctor. TEXT the Veterans Crisis Line at 838255 or dial 988 and press 1. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and Family and friends who support them. From the 2022 National Veteran Annual Report• In 2020, there were 6,146 Veteran suicides. • In 2020, adjusting for population age and sex differences, the rate for Veterans was 57.3% greater than for non-Veteran U.S. adults. Among U.S. adults who died from suicide in 2020, firearms were more commonly involved among Veterans (71.0%) than non-Veterans (50.3%). If you need to find the location of the nearest VA facility, click the name of your state on this map.