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In a crisis? Call or text 988.

SAVE does not provide emergency or crisis intervention. If you are located in the United States, call 911 for medical emergencies. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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In a crisis? Call or text 988.

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Help and crisis services for people in mental distress

Safety first

If you have been taking suicidal actions, have tried to hurt yourself, or made a suicide attempt, get help immediately by calling 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide, a mental health professional can help. If you are distressed, click the links below for dedicated crisis services.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Provides 24/7/365, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the US.

Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for online chat services. Click below to learn more about what you can expect when you call 988.

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Veterans

Find veteran-specific care, learn about treatment and benefits and find resources for caregivers.

Dial 988 then Press 1 or visit veteranscrisisline.net for online chat services.

Español

Lifeline está disponible para todos, es gratuito y confidencial.
Llame a 988 y marca numero 2 o texto envía “AYUDA” al 988.

LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults

LGBTQIA+ people under 25 can access 24/7 LGBTQIA+ support via the 988 Lifeline. Dial 988 and then press 3. To text, send the word PRIDE to 988. 

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Offers consultation, training and resources for suicide prevention.

sprc.org

Find local support

211

The most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country

Call 211, text your local ZIP code to 898-211, or visit 211.org.

SAMHSA treatment locator

Confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the US and its territories.

Call 1-833-888-1553 or visit findtreatment.gov.

The Trevor Project

Offers 24/7, nationwide, 100% free and confidential crisis counseling and a variety of resources to support LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones.

Dial 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.
For online chat services, visit thetrevorproject.org/get-help/.

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7, and confidential support via text message.
Text “HELLO” to 741-741 or visit crisistextline.org for online chat services.

To be connected to a Spanish-speaking volunteer crisis counselor, text AYUDA to 741741 or 442-AYUDAME in WhatsApp.

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