Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities.
Suicide is a critical public health issue in Idaho. It brings tragic loss to families, friends, schools and entire communities across the state each year. Idaho had the 5th highest suicide rate in the U.S. in 2018.
The suicide prevention hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Text support is available Monday through Friday, 3pm to Midnight.
Emergency hotlines
Call the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline at:
208-398-4357 (HELP)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.
Text support is available Monday-Friday, 3pm to Midnight.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at:
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Your call will be routed to a member of the Lifeline network based on your area code.