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Crisis Support Resources

You are not alone. Help is available 24/7, and your life has value.

Immediate Help

These resources are available for immediate support

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Recognizing Warning Signs

Know the signs that someone may be considering suicide

Immediate Warning Signs

  • Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
  • Looking for ways to kill oneself
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Displaying extreme mood swings

Behavioral Changes

  • Giving away prized possessions
  • Saying goodbye to loved ones
  • Making a will or funeral arrangements
  • Taking unusual risks
  • Sudden improvement after being very depressed
  • Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
  • Neglecting personal hygiene or appearance
  • Changes in eating or sleeping patterns

What to Do in a Crisis

Steps to take when experiencing thoughts of self-harm

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Ensure Immediate Safety

If you're in immediate danger, call emergency services. Remove any means of self-harm from your environment.

Call emergency services immediately

2

Reach Out for Support

Contact a crisis lifeline, trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional.

Connect with crisis support

3

Stay Connected

Don't isolate yourself. Stay with someone you trust or go to a safe public place.

Be around supportive people

4

Create a Safety Plan

Work with a professional to create a detailed safety plan for future crisis situations.

Develop coping strategies

Create Your Safety Plan

Having a safety plan can help you cope with difficult situations and keep you safe

Create My Safety Plan

Work with our guided tool to create a personalized crisis safety plan

Remember

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You matter and your life has value

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You are not alone in your struggles

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Help is available and recovery is possible