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This form is for prevention program questions only. It is not for emergency use. This inbox is not monitored for emergencies. For emergencies, please call 911.

If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide; experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis; or are in emotional distress, you can call or text 988 or chat with 988 at 988lifeline.org. Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 to listen, support, and help.

Do you have a question about RIDOH’s suicide prevention work? Fill in the information below and someone from RIDOH’s suicide prevention team will be in touch with you within a week.

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For media inquiries:

If you are a member of the media and wish to speak with someone from the Department of Health about a suicide-related issue, please contact our Public Information Officer, Joseph Wendelken at joseph.wendelken@health.ri.gov or 401-378-0704.

If you are a member of the media and wish to speak with someone from the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals about a suicide-related issue, please contact Public Information Officer, Randal Edgar at Randal.Edgar@bhddh.ri.gov or 401-462-3405.

Learn how to responsibly report on suicide. The Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide were developed by leading experts in suicide prevention and in collaboration with suicide prevention and public health organizations, schools of journalism, media organizations and key journalists as well as Internet safety experts. The recommendations are based on more than 50 international studies on suicide contagion.

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