If you or someone you know is considering #suicide or self-harm, you’re not alone.
Support and guidance are available from all #suicide hotlines and resources listed on this page.
No matter your age, #gender, background, or ethnicity, help is available right now.
#NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline – 24/7
- English: 800-273-8255 or 800-TALK
- Spanish: 888-628-9454
- Disaster-based help: 800-985-5990
- Text: 838255
- Online chat
- TTY Users: Use preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
The #NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline has more than 180 local- and state-funded crisis centers throughout the #UnitedStates.
Their trained #counselors will respect your confidentiality and listen and support you in a variety of situations, including:
- #substanceuse
- economic concerns
- relationship conflict
- #sexualidentity
- abuse
- #depression
- #mental and physical illness
- loneliness
When you call, you’ll be asked questions about your safety, feelings, social situation, and if you have any thoughts of #suicide. Their goal is to reduce your #stress so that you can make decisions for yourself and your future.
Additional resources
- Tele-interpreters service is available in more than 150 languages.
- #Youth and #teens
- Disaster survivors
- #NativeAmericans
- #LGBTQ+
- #Veterans
- #Suicideattemptsurvivors
- #Suicide loss #survivors
U.S. #VeteransCrisisHotline – 24/7
- English: 800-273-8255, press 1
- Unhoused #veterans: 877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
- Text: 838255
- Online chat
- Unhoused #veterans chat
Whether or not you’re registered with the U.S. Department of #VeteransAffairs (VA) or enrolled in VA healthcare, this helpline is available for you.
They serve all #veterans, active service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and family and friends.
You’ll speak with someone trained and experienced in handling the unique experiences that can affect your life. They can also refer you to a local group to help you find the counseling services you may need.
Crisis Text Line – 24/7
- US and Canada: Text TALK to 741-741
- UK: Text TALK to 85258
- Ireland: Text TALK to 50808
For any emotional crisis, the Crisis Text Line allows you to contact a trained crisis #counselor.Although the first two responses are automated, asking you to share your situation, you’ll usually connect with a #counselor in less than 5 minutes.
Your conversation may last from 15 to 45 minutes. They’ll help you sort through your feelings, help you create a safety plan, or refer you to more help if you need it.
You can also message them through #Facebook Messenger.
Confidential measures
Nothing will appear on your bill if your cellphone plan is with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon. For other carriers, 741741 will appear on your billing statement. If you’re messaging through an app, you can have your data deleted by messaging them the word LOOFAH.
#James Donaldson notes:
Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.
Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.
Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space. #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle
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From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy#Teen Line – For #teens by #teens
- U.S.: 310-855-4673
- U.S. and Canada: 800-852-8336
- TEXT: TEEN to 839863
- Download app here
#Teen Line works with professional #counselors and #teen volunteers, and it’s for #teen callers only. When you text or call them, you’ll connect with someone who’s around your age.
The first thing they’ll ask is your name and age, and then what you’d like to talk about.
The trained #teen volunteers will listen to your concerns and support you, and they won’t judge you. They’ve helped other #teens with a variety of concerns and challenges, including:
- #abuse
- #depression
- #parents divorce
- #bullying
- #anxiety
- gangs
- #genderidentity
- #homelessness
- #pregnancy
- relationships
- #sexuality
- violence
- #substanceabuse
- #self-harm
- #suicide
#Trans Lifeline – 24/7
- U.S.: 877-565-8860
- Canada: 877-330-6366
- Español: Oprima el 2
#Trans Lifeline is lead by #trans people for trans and questioning peers who need support or a safe space to discuss their concerns. All volunteers are #trans or #nonbinary.
The calls are fully confidential and, although recorded, only your operator will have access to the information provided. There’s no need to provide your name and other personal information, and they don’t use caller identification.
Additional resources and services
- Family and friends support
- Microgrants to help correct name and #gender markers in legal documents
- Support groups
- Work resources
The #TrevorProject -24/7
- English: 866-488-7386
- Text: START to 678-678
- Online Chat
- TrevorSpace
The #TrevorProject is a national organization that offers support and guidance to #lesbian, #gay, #bisexual, #transgender, #queer, and questioning #youth between ages 13 and 24.
They offer a toll-free line and secure instant messaging where trained #counselors can connect with you and guide you to the resources you may need. All resources are fully confidential and free.
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Deaf Crisis Line – 24/7
- Crisis line: 321-800-3323
- #Suicideprevention TTY: 800-799-4889
- Disaster and distress TTY: 800-846-8517
- Videophone: (573) 303-5604
- Text: HAND to 839863
DeafLEAD provides a full range of services for the deaf community, and they also offer a few lines and contact methods for those in need.
They offer crisis support as well as advocacy and #mentalhealthservices for deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened and DeafBlind victims of crimes and their families.
These are some of the concerns and problems they are ready to address and offer support for:
- #domesticviolence and or family violence
- #sexualassault
- #bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical)
- #childabuse or neglect
- elder abuse or neglect
- hate crime: #racial/religious/#sexualorientation/other
- #teen dating victimization
- violation of a court (protective) order
- kidnapping (includes parental/custodial)
- human trafficking: labor or sex
- robbery
- DUI/DWI incidents
- identity theft/Fraud/#Financial Crime
Befrienders Worldwide
- Samaritans of Boston: 877-870-4673
- Samaritans South Coast, Massachusetts: 866-508-4357
- Samaritans of Cape Cod and the Islands: 800-893-9900
- Samaritans of New Hampshire: 603 357 5505 or 866-457-2910
- Samaritans of New York City: 212-673-3000
- Outside the United States
Befrienders Worldwide is a global organization designed to improve access to information and support for #suicideprevention.
All volunteers have been trained to listen and provide support for people who feel they have nowhere else to turn.
Befrienders operates 349 emotional support centers in 32 countries in 5 continents.
What to expect when you call a #suicide helpline
When you call a support line, you’ll be able to talk about your concerns in a safe space with someone who’s been trained to support you.
They’ll start by asking you some questions about why you are calling. These questions will help them determine your level of safety. You’ll never be forced to share any information you want to keep private. But the more you share, the better they can help you.
If they are concerned about your safety, they will encourage you to seek help or guide you to other resources. They might provide you with numbers to call or places to go. You can ask lifeline volunteers to stay on the phone or chat until you feel better.
When you’re ready, they may provide you with some local resources that you can access to get further support.
Many hotlines can also help you create a safety plan if you need to exit a situation where you don’t feel safe or have #suicidalthoughts.
You can call these support lines as many times as you need, although you might connect with different volunteers every time.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
[email protected]
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at [email protected] and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
