Ways to Get Help Now

Whether you’re concerned for yourself, a child, a spouse or partner, or someone else, help is available. For immediate help call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org opens in a new window to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If you have lost someone to suicide, we are very sorry about your loss. Please look at resources for survivors of suicide loss to find support.

Resources

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline opens in a new window

Call or text 988 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer, or chat 988lifeline.org opens in a new window
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En Español: 800-628-9464 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Lifeline provides free support 24/7 for individuals in distress, as well as prevention, crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.

Crisis Text Line opens in a new window

Text HOME to 741741

Connect with a crisis counselor 24/7 to receive high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention.

Teen Line opens in a new window

Call 800-852-8336 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer (from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. PST) or Text TEEN to 839863 (from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST)

For anonymous support for teenagers by phone, text, or email. No problem is too small, too large, or too shocking for the trained Teen Line volunteers. Trained teenage volunteers are supported by mental health professionals, who can assist if needed.

The Trevor Lifeline opens in a new window

Call 866-488-7386 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13–24. 

Trans Lifeline opens in a new window

Call 877-565-8860 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer

A 24/7 lifeline run by and for trans people, providing direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. 

California Warm Line opens in a new window

Call 855-845-7415 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer

A 24/7 nonemergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. The Warm Line provides assistance via phone and webchat on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. 

Friendship Line opens in a new window

Call 800-971-0016 opens in a new windowopens phone dialer

A crisis and warm line for adults 60 years and older operated by the Institute on Aging.

Now Matters Now opens in a new window

Visitors say this website lessens their suicidal thoughts. This video-based resource features personal stories by those who have survived suicidal thoughts by using research-based coping strategies.

SAMHSA’S National Helpline opens in a new window

Call 800-622-HELP (4357) opens in a new windowopens phone dialer

Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and informational services (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

To learn more about warning signs and how to have a conversation about suicide with someone you are concerned about visit the suicide prevention page.