In a Crisis and Need Help?
Call or Text 988 or Text TALK to 741741
How to help someone with suicidal thoughts
Ask
Ask the person if they think about dying or killing themselves. This will not put the idea in their head or make them more likely to attempt suicide.
Listen
Ask the person if they think about dying or killing themselves. This will not put the idea in their head or make them more likely to attempt suicide.
Stay
Do NOT leave them alone. Stay with them or make sure they are in a private and safe environment with a caring person until you can get further help.
Secure
If you feel like this person could be a harm or risk to themselves, then take them seriously. Remove any objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.
Call
Dial or text 988 to contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and follow their guidance. If danger of self harm seems immediate, then dial 911.