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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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Crisis Services for Someone Who is Suicidal

Safety first

If you have been taking suicidal actions or you have tried to hurt yourself today or made a recent 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 direct service links below for dedicated crisis services.

988 Lifeline

Free, 24/7/365, confidential support. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 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

24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
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

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

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.

LGBTQIA+ Youth

24/7, nationwide, 100% free and confidential support.
Dial 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.
For online chat services visit thetrevorproject.org/get-help/.

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