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Are you or someone you know in crisis or having thoughts of suicide?

You are not alone.

We care about you.

Here are places to get help.

Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming yourself or themselves.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to receive confidential support from trained volunteers.

The Lifeline is available 24/7.

People who speak Spanish can call (888) 628-9454. (español)

People who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY and chat at (800) 799-4889.

The Crisis Text Line is a free resource available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond.

A new program that provides nonclinical support to people experiencing elevated stress due to COVID-19.

Un nuevo programa que proporciona apoyo a personas que experimentan estrés elevado debido a COVID-19.

Additional resources

The Trevor Project
Offers suicide intervention services for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 through telephone, text, or chat.

Trans Lifeline
Offers suicide intervention services for people who are gender non-comforming.

Teen Link
A resource line for teens, staffed by trained teens.

Veterans’ Crisis Line
Connect with a crisis responder over the phone, chat, or text.

Other help

NowMattersNow
Videos that hack suffering.

ThriveGrays.org
Free online therapy and resources for mental health and substance problems.

Last updated: November 19, 2019