Medically reviewed by Akilah Reynolds, PhD — Written by Gia Miller on May 27, 2021
Suicide Prevention:
Where to Get Help Now
If you or someone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, you’re not alone. Support and guidance are available from all suicide hotlines and resources listed on this page. No matter your age, gender, background, or ethnicity, help is available right now.
English: 800-273-8255 or 800-TALK
Spanish: 888-628-9454
Disaster-based help: 800-985-5990
Text: 838255
TTY Users: Use preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has more than 180 local- and state-funded crisis centers throughout the United States.
Their trained counselors will respect your confidentiality and listen and support you in a variety of situations, including:
substance use
economic concerns
relationship conflict
sexual identity
abuse
depression
mental and physical illness
loneliness
When you call, you’ll be asked questions about your safety, feelings, social situation, and if you have any thoughts of suicide. Their goal is to reduce your stress so that you can make decisions for yourself and your future.
Additional resources
Tele-interpreters service is available in more than 150 languages.
Disaster survivors
Native Americans
U.S. Veterans Crisis Hotline – 24/7
Website
Whether or not you’re registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or enrolled in VA healthcare, this helpline is available for you.
They serve all veterans, active service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and family and friends.
You’ll speak with someone trained and experienced in handling the unique experiences that can affect your life. They can also refer you to a local group to help you find the counseling services you may need.
Crisis Text Line – 24/7
Website
US and Canada: Text TALK to 741-741
UK: Text TALK to 85258
Ireland: Text TALK to 50808
For any emotional crisis, the Crisis Text Line allows you to contact a trained crisis counselor.
Although the first two responses are automated, asking you to share your situation, you’ll usually connect with a counselor in less than 5 minutes.
Your conversation may last from 15 to 45 minutes. They’ll help you sort through your feelings, help you create a safety plan, or refer you to more help if you need it.
You can also message them through Facebook Messenger.
Confidential measures
Nothing will appear on your bill if your cellphone plan is with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon. For other carriers, 741741 will appear on your billing statement. If you’re messaging through an app, you can have your data deleted by messaging them the word LOOFAH.
Teen Line – For teens by teens
Website
U.S.: 310-855-4673
U.S. and Canada: 800-852-8336
TEXT: TEEN to 839863
Teen Line works with professional counselors and teen volunteers, and it’s for teen callers only. When you text or call them, you’ll connect with someone who’s around your age.
The first thing they’ll ask is your name and age, and then what you’d like to talk about.
The trained teen volunteers will listen to your concerns and support you, and they won’t judge you. They’ve helped other teens with a variety of concerns and challenges, including:
abuse
depression
parents divorce
bullying
anxiety
gangs
gender identity
homelessness
pregnancy
relationships
sexuality
violence
substance abuse
self-harm
suicide Many hotlines can also help you create a safety plan if you need to exit a situation where you don’t feel safe or have suicidal thoughts. You can call these support lines as many times as you need, although you might connect with different volunteers every time.
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