United States & its territories
988 Suicide &
Crisis Lifeline
For suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Connect with a crisis counselor by phone, text, or online chat.
Your safety comes first
Get support right now.
If you are in immediate danger, have taken an overdose, or need urgent medical care, contact your local emergency services now. In the United States, call 911.
988 Suicide &
While you reach out
Get near a
safe person.
If you can, move away from anything you might use to hurt yourself. Tell someone directly: “I’m not safe alone right now. Please stay with me.”
If an adult at home is not safe, contact another trusted adult or emergency services.
Outside the United States?
Use your local emergency number or local crisis support service. U.S. 988 is not a worldwide service.
Looking for a caring conversation?
For emotional support, TeenHopeLine connects you with TheHopeLine’s Hope Coaches. If there is immediate danger, use emergency or crisis support above instead of waiting for partner chat.
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