Suicide helplines provide help to those in need.
Contact a helpline if you need support yourself or need help supporting a friend. If you're concerned about a friend, please encourage the person to contact a helpline as well.
United StatesNational Suicide Prevention Lifelinehttp://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org1 800 273 TALK (8255)
Veteran/Military Crisis Line (for active U.S. service members, veterans, and family members)http://www.veteranscrisisline.net1 800 273 8255SMS: 838255
The Trevor Project (for LGBT youth, friends and family members)http://www.thetrevorproject.org1 866 488 7386
Crisis Text Linehttp://www.facebook.com/crisistextline (chat support)SMS: Text "HERE" to 741-741