Are You In Crisis?
If you are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts that you might act on, then you need to get help immediately.
If you are a client of mine, please follow the safety plan we have agreed upon. If you are still not feeling safe, then follow the instructions below.
If you are not a client of mine, then please follow the instructions below:
- Call 911 and tell the operator that you are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
- Go to your local crisis center, usually the Emergency Room of your local hospital, and tell them you are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
- Call your primary care doctor and tell him or her you are feeling suicidal or homicidal.
- Call a trusted friend or family member and tell him or her you need help now.
- Call one of the following Suicide Hotlines and tell them what is going on:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - Send an anonymous email to the Samaritans, a charity founded in 1953 which exists to provide confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. Trained volunteers provide this service 24 hours every day. It is free. You are guaranteed absolute confidentiality and you will not be judged.
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Do not be alone. Do not keep it a secret. Tell someone you need help. Get help now.
Suicide & Crisis Lines:
- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides referrals to support groups and mental health professionals, resources on loss, and suicide prevention information (888-333-2377)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence (800-799-7233)
- The Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors (800-273-8255)
