Crisis & Safety

Suicide Prevention Support in Long Beach

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Key takeaways

If you are thinking about suicide, help is available now. Call or text 988 anytime.
Suicidal thoughts are a sign of deep pain, not weakness, and they can ease.
Psychiatric care treats the underlying pain and helps build a safety plan.
In immediate danger, call 911.

Getting help right now

If you are thinking about suicide, please reach out. You deserve support and you do not have to face this alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which is free and available 24/7. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

How psychiatric care supports safety

Suicidal thoughts often come from treatable pain, such as depression, anxiety, or overwhelming stress. A psychiatric evaluation helps build a safety plan and address the root causes, and medication management with coordinated therapy referrals supports lasting recovery and hope.

Sources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (SAMHSA), NIMH: Suicide Prevention.

Signs & symptoms

Talking about wanting to die or feeling hopeless
Feeling trapped or like a burden to others
Withdrawing from people and activities
Giving away belongings or saying goodbye
Big changes in mood, sleep, or daily habits

Causes & risk factors

Risk factors

A previous suicide attempt
Depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental health conditions
Major loss, isolation, or overwhelming stress
Access to lethal means during a crisis

Treatment options

Service	What it's for
Medication Management	Careful selection, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications to maximize benefit and minimize side effects.
Psychiatric Evaluation	A thorough first assessment to understand your history and symptoms and build an accurate diagnosis and plan.

Visiting our office

Scheduled visits are for ongoing support, never for a crisis. If you are at risk right now, call or text 988, or call 911, instead of waiting for an appointment. Once you are safe, call our team to ask about openings for follow-up care, at the Long Beach office or by video.

Our office: 3646 Long Beach Blvd # 205, Long Beach, CA 90807
Hours: Mon–Fri · 8 AM–6 PM (Pacific)
Phone: (818) 286-3862

Directions and more about our office are on the Psychiatrist in Long Beach page.

Prevention

Reach out for help early. Call or text 988 anytime
Build a safety plan with a provider
Reduce access to lethal means during a crisis
Stay connected to supportive people and ongoing care

When to seek help

If symptoms persist, worsen, or interfere with daily life, a psychiatric evaluation can help. If you have thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 now. It is free and open 24/7. In an emergency, call 911.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I am thinking about suicide right now?

You are not alone, and help is here. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Do suicidal thoughts mean something is wrong with me?

No. Suicidal thoughts are a sign of deep pain, not weakness or failure. With the right support and care, these thoughts can ease and life can feel hopeful again.

How can psychiatric care help with thoughts of suicide?

A psychiatric evaluation helps create a safety plan and treat any underlying conditions. Medication management can ease symptoms, and we coordinate therapy referrals for ongoing support.

We see patients in person at our Long Beach office. Telehealth available across California, with new locations coming to Northern California. See every area we serve.

Sources

Suicide Prevention, NIMH

Medically reviewed by Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP-BC. Last reviewed October 21, 2026.

This page is for general information and is not a substitute for professional care. In crisis? Call or text 988.

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