Addiction and Suicide Prevention

Each year, the Wisconsin Poison Center receives numerous calls relating to drug overdose and suspected suicide. Given this, the Wisconsin Poison Center has made efforts to collaborate with statewide and regional coalitions focused on preventing injury and harm for those struggling with addiction and mental health crises.

By partnering on addiction and suicide prevention, the Wisconsin Poison Center can help identify trends, improve early invention strategies, help shape prevention measures, and raise awareness of important topics to help safeguard the community.

Please review the following resources for more information on addiction and suicide prevention:

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, please call or text the 988 Lifeline. If you are experiencing a poison emergency, please call the Wisconsin Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.