Suicide Prevention

Resources

In case of an emergency: Dial 9-1-1  
Access to a local emergency services

Advocacy & Care

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)
En español oprima el dos
 24/7, 365 days a year
Someone is waiting to listen

Lifeline Crisis Chat

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.

Memorial Epworth Center

Inpatient stabilization for adolescents 
(13 & up) and adults in crisis

420 N. Niles Ave.

South Bend, IN  46617   
Ph.  574-647-8400 

•  24-hour care and assessment
•  Fees determined on individual basis and insurance

Saint Joseph Health System Mishawaka Medical Center ER

5215 Holy Cross Pkwy.
Mishawaka, IN 46545 
Ph.  574-335-1110

Memorial Hospital ER

615 N. Michigan St.

South Bend, 46601 
Ph.  574-647-1000

SOS Crisis Line (Local)

Advocacy & crisis intervention for victims of sexual assault, rape and domestic violence.
Ph. 574-289-HELP (4357)

Veterans

1-800-273-TALK (8255)  then press 1 
www.veteranscrisisline.net
Text: 838255

Veterans Online Chat Service

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
For Hearing & Speech Impaired with 
TTY Equipment:
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)

Mental Health Resources

SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

A digital listing or resources by address or zip code can be found at findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Counselors & Therapists

Local mental health providers with experience helping individuals who are dealing with suicidal thoughts or a mental illness. 

Oaklawn Community Mental Health

Outpatient Counseling/Inpatient Care 
South Bend: 574-283-1234
Elkhart: 574-533-1234
Toll free: 1-800-282-0809

Memorial Medical Group Behavioral Health

Outpatient services – South Bend area
Ph.  574-647-8470

National Alliance on Mental Illness  (NAMI)

Local support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families.
Ph.  574-259-3564

Department of Veteran's Affairs, Mental Health Suicide Prevention 

1540 Trinity Place
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Ph. 574-272-9000, press 3 to talk to a nurse (your PCP)

Department of Veteran's Affairs

Readjustment Counseling Services
South Bend Vet Center

4927 Miami St.

South Bend, IN 46614
Ph. 574-231-8480

Local Outreach Programs

Suicide Bereavement Support

The “Suicide Survivor Support Group” meets once a month at United Health Services bringing together those who have lost a family member or friend to suicide. Last Tuesday of the month. Call for times and details.
Ph. 574-314-5426.

Local Outreach to Survivors

The Outreach team will call those recently affected by the sudden death of a loved one to offer comfort and resources.
Ph. 574-314-5426.

Center for Hospice Care

Offers a variety of free bereavement programs to educate and support following the loss of someone through death.
Ph. 574-255-1064