Emergency Situations

If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, please contact emergency services immediately.

Crisis Resources

You are not alone. Help is available 24/7 through these trusted resources.

National Crisis Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Call: 988

Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Available 24/7

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.

Text HOME to 741741

Available 24/7

Specialized Support

LGBTQ+ Support

The Trevor Project provides crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Text: START to 678-678

Chat: thetrevorproject.org

Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential support for veterans and their families.

Call: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

Text: 838255

Chat: veteranscrisisline.net

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline provides support and resources.

Call: 1-800-799-7233

Text: START to 88788

Chat: thehotline.org

Substance Abuse

SAMHSA National Helpline for substance abuse treatment.

Call: 1-800-662-4357

Website: samhsa.gov

Available: 24/7

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association support and resources.

Call: 1-800-931-2237

Text: NEDA to 741741

Chat: nationaleatingdisorders.org

Sexual Assault

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline provides support.

Call: 1-800-656-4673

Chat: rainn.org

Available: 24/7

International Resources

Canada

Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom

Samaritans: 116 123

Australia

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Ireland

Samaritans: 116 123

New Zealand

Lifeline: 0800 543 354

More Countries

findahelpline.com

Immediate Self-Care Strategies

Grounding Techniques

• 5-4-3-2-1 technique: Name 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you touch, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
• Deep breathing: Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Cold water on your face or hands

Reach Out

• Call a trusted friend or family member
• Contact your therapist or counselor
• Go to a safe, public place
• Use a crisis hotline or text service

Warning Signs to Watch For

In Yourself:

• Thoughts of death or suicide
• Feeling hopeless or trapped
• Extreme mood changes
• Withdrawing from others
• Increased substance use

In Others:

• Talking about wanting to die
• Looking for ways to kill themselves
• Talking about feeling hopeless
• Giving away possessions
• Saying goodbye to loved ones

Remember: You Are Not Alone

Crisis situations are temporary. Help is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out for support.