... I thought he said, "I dont see the point in going on" ? I'm not sure it IS that serious, as when people are determinedly suicidal, they often get to the point they dont say anything at all, in case someone stops them.

No, you cant rescue, or save him, but he has been voicing these thoughts quite a bit?

..he needs to get help and WANT to get help.. doctors, ADs, but also someone to say "I hear you". Just my humble opinion! I have known suicidal people (including my ex), so I dont like to diminish someones suffering, or assume they dont mean it, when they atart saying chitt like this, as M would say.