Another option for when things are going difficultly with a suicidal member is to pm a mod/admin that is online and let them know there is a problem. Even though mod/admin are not trained in suicide prevention, sometimes they can help the individual to reach out IRL and to help take some stress off of a member who is trying hard to assist.

Please remember that PC is not a place of trained professionals. We are all members who have our own issues that we are dealing with as well as those who are so depressed and feeling suicidal. No member should ever have to feel that they are the only link to help for that person. That is way too much of a burden for any member to take on. This is why there are no suicidal posts allowed either. Being an online community, we have no way of getting addresses and phone numbers or calling someone who can help someone IRL. The person who is going through the difficulty has to be willing to reach out IRL for their own safety. And we all hope that those members will do just that.

We have so many wonderful members here who are willing to help when they can. Please remember that first and foremost, each member must take care of themselves to the best of their ability. Self care is the way to go!