Please, could anyone help? I won’t go into the details our reasons why just yet ( I’m happy to share but I’m a lousy writer and I don’t want to waste anyone’s time ) but my mother is looking for ways to kill herself. there’s a chance it could purely be cathartic, but still. I plan on approaching her about it somehow, but does anyone have any preferred suicide hotlines to suggest? Or maybe online forums? I don’t think she’d like sp…..She may want something for people over 50. I’ve never used a hotline before, but when I talk to her I want to provide resources as well.
To anyone that reads this, thank you for your time.
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There might something local to you. A mental heath place you can call and get advice. And there are some older people here. If you need to talk you can email me if you’d like. Good luck.
First, I’ve had excellent luck with suicide prevention hotlines. There is a national hotline (I believe it is listed here on the site) but I generally call the local one.
Also, there are older people on here – I’m 47 (and have been suicidal for nearly 35 years). So, she might feel like everyone is young… but that’s not true. We may not be as common as the younger ones, but we are here. 🙂
I don’t know your mom’s story, but I feel compelled to say that there are support groups out there that help with things, and so many are free. I just got involved in a support group that is part of the Grief Recovery Method. It’s free where I live (Ohio) and they will take ANYONE with ANY kind of grief or loss – be it divorce, loss of home, a job, a pet, a friend, or even loss of trust in others. You do not have to have had a death in the family or anything, although there are some people in the group I’m in for that, too. It was so helpful to me to talk about what was hurting and not be judged. Also there are free support groups for people who have been through abuse of any kind. Again, I’m not sure what is going on for your mom and I’m not trying to pry, but there is help out there and there are some good people in this world who truly care.Usually groups like suicide prevention hotlines can also suggest local resources. If your mom is spiritual, a pastor may also be able to help.
I wish you the best. Your mom is lucky to have you.