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Community healsWhatever you are going through right now — pain, darkness, hopelessness — there are people who care, and help is available every hour of every day.
Whether you are in crisis or supporting someone who is, these resources provide free, confidential help 24/7.
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Call 988 Now →Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text — no voice call required.
Text 741741 →Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Dedicated support for veterans and service members.
Call 988 → Press 1Peer support for transgender people by transgender people. US: 877-565-8860.
Call Now →Crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
Get Help →National Alliance on Mental Illness — free information, referrals and support. 1-800-950-NAMI.
Contact NAMI →Recovery is possibleYou are not aloneNew beginningsFind your strengthCommunity healsCurated videos covering coping skills, breathing techniques, stories of recovery, and guidance for those supporting a loved one.
Recognizing the warning signs of suicide can save a life. These signals mean someone may need immediate help.
Saying things like "I want to die," "I wish I was never born," or "Everyone would be better off without me."
Pulling away from friends, family, and activities they used to enjoy. Increased isolation and loneliness.
Giving away meaningful possessions, saying goodbyes, or getting affairs in order without a clear reason.
Sudden calmness after depression, or drastic mood swings. A person may seem better right before a crisis.
Looking up methods online or seeking access to weapons, medications, or other means of self-harm.
Expressing that things will never get better, that there is no point in trying, or that nothing matters anymore.
A safety plan is a personalized list of coping strategies and sources of support you can use during a crisis.
Identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that signal a crisis is developing for you personally.
Identify things you can do on your own to take your mind off the crisis — distraction, self-care, movement.
Contact friends or family who provide distraction and connection, even without discussing the crisis directly.
Reach out to trusted people who know about your struggles and can provide direct support during a crisis.
Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact your therapist or psychiatrist.
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Real people have faced the darkest moments and found their way through. Their stories prove recovery is possible.
I called 988 at 2am not knowing what to say. The counselor just listened. That conversation kept me here. It has been three years and I have never been more grateful for that one phone call.
I thought my pain was permanent. My therapist helped me see it was temporary. Today I volunteer at a crisis center and help others find the same hope that saved my life.
After losing my job and going through a painful divorce, I hit rock bottom. A friend noticed something was wrong and got me help. Community saved my life.
If you are concerned about someone, your support matters enormously. Here is how you can help.
These approaches can open the door to conversation and show your loved one they are not alone.
Well-meaning words can sometimes make things worse. Avoid these common mistakes.