You Can Reach Someone Right Now
If you are thinking about suicide, feeling unsafe, or worried about someone else, support is available 24 hours a day.
Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Choose the option that feels easiest.
What You Can Do
Call or text 988
Connect with a trained crisis counselor any time, day or night. You do not need to know exactly what to say to reach out.
Stay with someone
If you feel unsafe, try not to be alone. Ask someone you trust to stay with you or go where other people are present.
Create a little distance from harm
If anything around you feels unsafe, consider moving it away or going somewhere that feels more secure.
Focus on the next step
You do not need to solve everything right now. Getting through the next few minutes or hours is enough.
You can contact 988 at any time. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
What This Can Feel Like
These experiences can show up in different ways.
Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling stuck
Feeling alone, even around others
Feeling disconnected or numb
Feeling like a burden
Changes in sleep or energy
Trouble focusing
Pulling away from others
You can get through this moment — one step at a time.
More Ways to Get Support
What happens when you contact 988
If you are thinking about calling, texting, or chatting with 988, you can learn what that experience is like and how support is provided.
How to respond to concerning online content
If someone shares messages that suggest they may be at risk, you can learn how to respond, offer support, and use reporting tools when needed.
