This list of free resources help people find the necessary help when they, or someone they love are in crisis and considering ending their lives prematurely in suicide.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis and may be considering suicide, please reach out to these hotlines immediately, call 911, or go to your local hospital E.R.
“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Chat service available online too
1-800-273-8255
: text CONNECT to 741741
24/7 text message support for those in crisis
National Institute of Mental Health NIMH
Suicide Risk Screening Tool:
suggested lines for Hotline callers
Nami Chicago list of resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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Suicide.org full list of International Suicide Hotlines
Select country to get telephone numbers
International Association for Suicide Prevention
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