United States – 24/7 support

Resource	How to reach them
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline	Call or text 988 – free, confidential, available 24/7 for suicidal, mental health, or substance use crises.
Crisis Text Line	Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text.
Emergency services	Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you or someone else is in immediate physical danger.
SAMHSA National Helpline	Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, 24/7.

Specialized support

Community	Resource
LGBTQ+ youth	The Trevor Project – call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678
Veterans & service members	Veterans Crisis Line – call 988 then press 1, or text 838255
Domestic violence	National Domestic Violence Hotline – call 1-800-799-7233
Sexual assault	RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline – call 1-800-656-4673
Substance use crisis	SAMHSA National Helpline – call 1-800-662-4357

Outside the United States

If you’re outside the U.S., the International Association for Suicide Prevention maintains a directory of crisis centers by country. Search “IASP crisis centers” plus your country name, or contact your local emergency number.

Supporting someone else

If you’re worried about someone, it’s okay to ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Asking does not plant the idea or increase risk – it opens the door for them to talk. Stay with them or make sure they’re not alone, help them contact one of the resources above, and remove access to lethal means (medications, firearms) where possible. You can also call 988 yourself for guidance on how to help someone else.