You do not have to carry it alone

If you are in immediate danger

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department. If you can, stay with a trusted person while you get help.

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United States and its territories: 988

Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available around the clock. You can reach out for emotional distress or support; you do not have to be suicidal.

For Spanish, call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988. The official website also offers online chat and accessibility information.

Mexico: Línea de la Vida

In Mexico, call 800 911 2000. CONASAMA describes Línea de la Vida as a free service for mental-health and substance-use support, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

You can call for yourself or for guidance about someone close to you. The official service can provide support and referral where appropriate.

Elsewhere in the world

Find A Helpline is an independent directory where you can choose your country and look for local support. Check each service’s hours, language, and contact options. The US and Mexico numbers above are regional services and may not connect from another country.

For ongoing care, a local healthcare professional can help you work out the next step. You can also ask someone you trust to sit with you while you make the first call.

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