The materials on this page were developed as part of the Media Outreach Toolkit to help you promote the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), in your area. We encourage you to print and distribute any of the following materials to reach out to those in need.
You can find these and other items that will assist you in spreading the word about this valuable resource in you community on the
Media Outreach Toolkit
portion of this site.
Printed copies of many of these Lifeline materials are also available from SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center. Crisis centers participating in the Lifeline can order up to 500 copies of each product. Organizations and individuals not part of the Lifeline network can order up to 50 of each item. To order these materials, please contact the National Mental Health Information Center directly at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 or send an email to nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov. You can also visit
http://store.mentalhealth.org/publications/ordering.aspx
to get a list of materials. The materials are listed alphabetically under "National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)." If you would like more that these amounts, please send your request via email to
lifeline@samhsa.hhs.gov. Please note that delivery of materials can take up to 4 weeks.
Brochure, featuring the Lifeline number, suicide warning signs, and other important information for assisting those in need of help. It also contains two detachable Lifeline wallet cards.
Wallet cards, featuring the Lifeline number and suicide warning signs, that you and your partners can place in doctors’ offices, places of worship, and other community centers.
Spanish-Language Wallet Cards adapted to serve the needs of Spanish-speaking audiences.
Wallet Cards for Counselors with initial tips for assessing suicide risk.
Wallet Cards for Disaster Survivors who are having trouble coping.
Business/Contact Cards that can be discreetly carried and accessed in times of need.
Lifeline magnets featuring the Lifeline number and Web site address.
Print public service announcements (PSAs) that can be published in print publications.
Flyers that can be customized and distributed in appropriate venues in your community and at local community events.
Posters that can be printed and posted in local parks, doctors’ offices, or bus shelters:
Spanish Language Posters adapted to serve the needs of Spanish-speaking audiences.
Radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs) - available in both live-read and scripted form - you can send to public service directors at your local radio stations to play for listeners.