Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. The EAP is in an ongoing effort to promote awareness, to suggest ways to discuss suicide in a supportive fashion and to provide guidance and resources for those at risk.
You are not alone. Your EAP is here to provide confidential, free, and professional support — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Recognizing Warning Signs
Suicide can affect anyone—regardless of age, gender, background, or job role. Recognizing the warning signs in yourself or others can make a life-saving difference.If you notice the following signs in yourself or someone else, don’t ignore them. Reach out
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
- Expressing feelings of being trapped or in unbearable pain
- Withdrawing from friends, family, or co-workers
- Extreme mood swings or noticeable changes in behavior
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Giving away possessions or saying goodbye
Self Assessment
Taking a suicide risk self-assessment can be a first step toward understanding your mental health and getting the support you need.
The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a nationally recognized tool that helps identify suicide risk by assessing thoughts, behaviors, and intent—guiding timely support and connection to care.
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How to Get Help
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 988 to reach the the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or, for confidential and professional support reach out to the EAP: for you. We are here to support your journey as a caregiver, every step of the way.800-327-4968 (800-EAP-4YOU)
TTY: 877-492-7341
Support for USPS Employees
Through the USPS EAP, Postal employees have access to:
Confidential* Counseling
Grief and Crisis Support
Online Resources, and Tools
Referrals to Mental Health Providers
Awareness Campaign
Raising awareness about suicide is key to protecting the well-being of Postal employees and their loved ones. Visit the Awareness and Prevention Campaign page or download our materials to learn more and spread the word.
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Additional Resources
Below are additional awareness and prevention resources available to provide guidance, support, and tools for recognizing warning signs and helping those in need.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
*EAP counselors have master’s degrees and are licensed professionals. Your privacy is protected by strict federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations and by professional
ethical standards for counselors. Information you share with the EAP may not be released to anyone without your prior written consent, except as required by law (e.g. when a
person’s emotional condition is a threat to him or herself or others, or there is suspected child or elder abuse) or the issuance of a court order upon a showing of good cause.
