Suicide Intervention & Prevention in Southwest Montana
The Help Center, based in Bozeman, MT, strives to reduce the impact of suicide in Southwest Montana by providing suicide prevention and intervention services through outreach, education, awareness and advocacy.
We serve the following Montana counties: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow, Sweetgrass, and Wheatland
Suicide is a major public health problem in Montana. In the past 30 years, our rate has always been one of the highest 4 rates in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of mortality among Montana’s youth and young adults, second only to motor vehicle crash deaths as a cause of deaths among 15-19 years olds. Read more about Montana suicide statistics.
National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is a 24-hour service to help those individuals and/or family and friends who are in crisis, having suicidal thoughts, in emotional distress, or concerned about someone. Calling this number will route you to your nearest crisis center in the United States. If you wish to reach the Help Center in Bozeman, Montana directly, call 406-586-3333.
Crisis Counseling - Southwest Montana
The Help Center is here 24/7, 365 days a year for those who need us. If you are having suicidal thoughts please call us. All services are confidential. If you know someone who you think may be suicidal or having thoughts of suicide, please call us. We are here to support you and the individual.
We also offer walk-in crisis counseling from the hours of 9 am-6 pm, 7 days a week at our location at 421 E. Peach in Bozeman. Please call us at 406-586-3333 before coming.
Support Group for Suicide Survivors
This is an informal "open" group to support those who have lost someone to suicide. Losing someone to suicide is a unique trauma wound that comes along with a mix of intense and sometimes confusing emotions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER>
Outreach for Our Local Southwest Montana Community
In the event an individual is more comfortable speaking to someone in their home or where they are at, we can provide outreach services (depending on staff availability).
Suicide Warning Signs
Risk factors for suicide are characteristics or conditions that increase the chance that a person may try to take her or his life. Suicide risk tends to be highest when someone has several risk factors at the same time. READ MORE...
Community Trainings
We offer Gatekeeper Training for any community members or groups interested to help prepare crisis response plans for both the prevention of suicide and its aftermath. We also offer:
SafeTalk
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper.
Question Persuade Refer (QPR)
Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives.
National Resources
Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
How to help when you think someone is suicidal.
Accreditation
Accredited by the International Council for Help Lines and Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
We serve the following Montana counties: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow, Sweetgrass, and Wheatland
Suicide is a major public health problem in Montana. In the past 30 years, our rate has always been one of the highest 4 rates in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of mortality among Montana’s youth and young adults, second only to motor vehicle crash deaths as a cause of deaths among 15-19 years olds. Read more about Montana suicide statistics.
National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is a 24-hour service to help those individuals and/or family and friends who are in crisis, having suicidal thoughts, in emotional distress, or concerned about someone. Calling this number will route you to your nearest crisis center in the United States. If you wish to reach the Help Center in Bozeman, Montana directly, call 406-586-3333.
Crisis Counseling - Southwest Montana
The Help Center is here 24/7, 365 days a year for those who need us. If you are having suicidal thoughts please call us. All services are confidential. If you know someone who you think may be suicidal or having thoughts of suicide, please call us. We are here to support you and the individual.
We also offer walk-in crisis counseling from the hours of 9 am-6 pm, 7 days a week at our location at 421 E. Peach in Bozeman. Please call us at 406-586-3333 before coming.
Support Group for Suicide Survivors
This is an informal "open" group to support those who have lost someone to suicide. Losing someone to suicide is a unique trauma wound that comes along with a mix of intense and sometimes confusing emotions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER>
Outreach for Our Local Southwest Montana Community
In the event an individual is more comfortable speaking to someone in their home or where they are at, we can provide outreach services (depending on staff availability).
Suicide Warning Signs
Risk factors for suicide are characteristics or conditions that increase the chance that a person may try to take her or his life. Suicide risk tends to be highest when someone has several risk factors at the same time. READ MORE...
Community Trainings
We offer Gatekeeper Training for any community members or groups interested to help prepare crisis response plans for both the prevention of suicide and its aftermath. We also offer:
SafeTalk
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper.
Question Persuade Refer (QPR)
Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives.
National Resources
Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
How to help when you think someone is suicidal.
Accreditation
Accredited by the International Council for Help Lines and Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
