These suicide prevention resources are free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone in the United States. If you or someone you know is in a crisis or feeling suicidal, the resources below are designed to help you feel supported and safe. Here are some things to note before contracting these resources:
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All resources below are confidential. Confidentiality means that the operators will not know your information unless you share it with them (including your name, phone number or location).
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In most cases, they will not share any information you have disclosed unless it is absolutely necessary for your safety.
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Each of the resources below defines confidentiality differently so please review these descriptions for more information.
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The resources are staffed by trained volunteers who have undergone extensive crisis training, but are not medical professionals.
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They can provide support, but not offer medical advice.
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Please note that these resources are currently only available in English, unless otherwise noted.