Suicide Prevention
Behavioral Healthcare
There is always hope.
We take mental health very seriously—especially when it comes to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, we’re here to offer resources and support.
Suicide and non-fatal suicidal behavior are significant public health issues in Idaho, but they are preventable. Panhandle Health District is committed to suicide prevention through our collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN), Region 1 Behavioral Health Board, and numerous community partners across all five northern counties.
We hope the services and resources featured here will help our community understand and actively participate in our suicide prevention efforts, as this issue affects us all.
Important: We do not offer crisis intervention or counseling services. If you are in a mental health crisis, please call or text the 24-hour Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline at 988. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911 immediately.
Call 988
If you or someone you know is struggling, we ask that you immediately reach out to the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
Many people have found that talking helps to alleviate painful suicidal thoughts and feelings. There is hope. There is help. And we’re here for you through this.
Idaho residents can call or text 988 at any time to talk to a trained professional who can help them through a behavioral health crisis. The emergency phone number is available nationwide. Anyone experiencing behavioral-health related stress – thoughts of suicide, mental health issues, substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress – can call or text 988 at any time. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis intervention.
Everyone has different experiences with their own mental health, and their own preferred methods of care and support. We all have mental health, and by taking one simple action, we can each help influence massive collective change to support #MentalHealth4All.
Free Services
Question, Persuade, and Refer is a vital suicide prevention training that provides the essential steps to helping someone in crisis. This training equips you to identify at-risk individuals, intervene effectively, and guide them to the right support. PHD provides free trainings upon request.
Captivating young minds with the importance of prioritizing mental well-being and exploring avenues for seeking support when needed. Additionally, providing them with lifelong coping strategies to navigate challenges in adulthood and build resilience. To request a free presentation for your organization or school, email spanofni@phd1.idaho.gov.
Losing someone to suicide is a unique kind of grief, and no one should face it alone.
PHD’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group provides a safe, understanding space to share your story and connect with others who truly understand.
Join us:
2nd Thursday of the Month
6pm
North Idaho College
1000 W Garden Ave,
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
DeArmond Building
Room 106
In our efforts to minimize access to harmful means—such as medications and firearms—that can be used in self-harm, Panhandle Health District offers complimentary gun locks, medication lockboxes, and medical disposal pouches. Stop by your local PHD facility to request item(s) or email spanofni@phd1.idaho.org.
PHD actively conducts outreach at strategic events and venues. Bring us to your next gathering to raise awareness and expand access to PHD’s diverse range of over 40 public health programs. Send any outreach participation requests to spanofni@phd1.idaho.org.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer
Register for a free QPR Training!
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour. QPR is offered through Panhandle Health District by filling out the request form below or Kootenai Health offers QPR. Find Kootenai Health’s available dates here and register.
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