Suicide Prevention Partnership of the Pikes Peak Region: 573-7447, www.sppppr.org. The umbrella organization that combats suicide in the area. This is also the number for the LOSS Assistance Team, to help relatives and friends in the immediate aftermath of a suicide. 573-7447.

Local suicide-prevention hotline: 596-LIFE (596-5433).

National hotlines: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433), 1-800-273-TALK (273-8255).

Heartbeat: For those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Call Mary King at 593-8680 or LaRita Archibald at 596-2575.

Teen Heartbeat: For teens who have lost a loved one through suicide. Call LaRita Archibald at 596-2575.