If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, struggling with substance abuse, or facing a mental health crisis, help is available. These resources provide immediate support, guidance, and connection to professional services. Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
24/7 Crisis Support Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Call: 988
Text: 988
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Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained Crisis Counselor for support with anxiety, depression, suicide, and more.
Text HOME to 741741
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Veterans Crisis Line
Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring responders through a confidential toll-free hotline.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
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Trans Lifeline
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Call: 877-565-8860
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The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Call: 866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Professional crisis counselors offer crisis intervention, information, and referrals to emergency, social service, and support resources.
Call: 800-422-4453
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Suicide Prevention Resources
Warning Signs of Suicide
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
- Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme mood swings
- Giving away prized possessions
How to Help Someone in Crisis
1
Ask directly about suicide
Ask the person directly if they are thinking about suicide. Research shows that asking someone if they are suicidal does not increase suicidal thoughts.
2
Keep them safe
Reduce access to lethal means. If the person has a plan and access to lethal means, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
3
Be there
Listen carefully and learn what the person is thinking and feeling. Research suggests acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal thoughts.
4
Help them connect
Connect them with ongoing supports like the 988 Lifeline (988) and help them build a safety plan. Offer to help them make and attend an appointment with a mental health professional.
5
Follow up
Check in with the person regularly. Ongoing support is crucial for someone who has had thoughts of suicide.
Suicide Prevention Organizations
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through research, education, advocacy, and support for those who have lost someone to suicide.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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Mental Health America
Dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
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Substance Abuse Resources
SAMHSA's National Helpline
A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 800-662-4357
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Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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Narcotics Anonymous
A global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership that offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program.
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Crisis Centers
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