If you're thinking about hurting yourself or others, please reach out for help immediately.
Crisis Resources & Emergency Help
You don't have to go through this alone. Help is available 24/7.
Free, confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources for loved ones.
Free, 24/7 text support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.
Specialized Support Lines
Treatment referral and information service for individuals facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)Confidential support for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Peer support and community connections for LGBTQ+ people.
1-888-843-4564Ensure Your Safety
Remove yourself from immediate danger. If you have means to harm yourself, give them to someone else or remove them from your environment.
Reach Out to Someone
Call a crisis line, text a friend, or reach out to a family member. You don't have to go through this alone.
Give Yourself Time
Promise yourself to wait 24 hours before making any major decisions. Feelings and circumstances can change.
Practice Self-Care
Try to eat something, drink water, take deep breaths, or do something that usually calms you.
Warning Signs to Watch For:
- •Talking about wanting to die or kill themselves
- •Looking for ways to harm themselves
- •Feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- •Withdrawing from friends and activities
- •Extreme mood swings
How You Can Help:
- ✓Take it seriously and listen without judgment
- ✓Stay with them or ensure they're not alone
- ✓Help them connect with professional help
- ✓Remove potential means of self-harm
- ✓Follow up and stay connected
Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery is possible, and you deserve support.