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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Call or Text: 988
• Chat: 988lifeline.org
  • Free, confidential, and available 24/7 in the U.S. Connects you with a trained crisis counselor.
• For Veterans: Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255. Chat online at veteranscrisisline.net.
• For Deaf, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened callers (ASL direct video calling): Dial 988 on a videophone or click the "ASL Now" button on 988lifeline.org.

• Crisis Text Line:
  • Text: HOME to 741741
  • Free, 24/7 support via text message.

National Organizations

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):
  • www.afsp.org
  • Funds research, offers educational programs, and provides resources for survivors of suicide loss and the public. Learn warning signs and how to help.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
  • www.nami.org
  • The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, providing advocacy, education, and support. Offers a HelpLine for information and resources.
  • NAMI HelpLine: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "NAMI" to 62640 (M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET)
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC):
  • www.sprc.org
  • A federally supported resource center dedicated to advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Offers comprehensive information and training.
• SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education):
  • www.save.org
  • Dedicated to the prevention of suicide through public awareness, education, and support for those affected by suicide.
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Suicide Prevention:
  • www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention
  • Provides expert-reviewed information on mental disorders and suicide prevention, including statistics and research.
• The Jed Foundation (JED):
  • www.jedfoundation.org
  • Protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults by working with high schools and colleges.