If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, or in a mental health crisis, reach out to one of the lines below. They are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Crisis support
Free, confidential, 24/7.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Call 1-866-488-7386
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
What to expect when you call
A trained counselor will listen without judgment and help you work through what you are experiencing.
You do not need to be in immediate danger to reach out — calls are welcome for any level of distress, including on behalf of someone you care about.
Everything you share is confidential.
A simple safety plan
- Recognize the warning signs that a crisis may be coming.
- Write down coping strategies that have helped you before.
- List two people you can contact for connection.
- List one professional or crisis line you can call.
- Make your environment safer by removing means of harm.
- Remember one reason to keep going — something you love.