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Emergency

Learn life-saving skills to end youth suicide

Use the C.A.R.E. Kit to learn vital suicide prevention skills and be there for the young people in your life. 

It’s full of practical advice from CALM's suicide prevention experts. Learn how to speak about mental health and suicide, what to do if you’re worried, and where you can find more information and advice. 

Prevention

Start a conversation about mental health and suicide

Learn how to talk about mental health and suicide with the young people in your life. Explore how to create a safe and open environment and build trust.

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I want to talk about mental health and suicide
Early intervention

Support a young person who’s struggling

Learn what to do if you’re worried about a young person. Find out how to encourage them to open up, and how to listen and support them effectively.

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Bullet points read: Learn how to reach out to a young person with confidence. Read and listen to examples of asking difficult questions. Figure out how to gently hold a tough conversation
I’m worried about a young person
Crisis

Respond to suicidal thoughts

Know what to do in a crisis situation. Explore what to do, what to say and where to get more help if a young person is at risk of suicide.

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I think a young person is suicidal

Practice a conversation

Talking about suicide helps stop suicide. Use our Conversation Practice tool to learn how to talk about suicide with a young person. You’ll learn what to say if a young person opens up about suicide, how to ask about suicide safely, listen effectively, and keep them safe.

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