If you’re thinking about suicide or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please reach out now.
In the United States, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Get Help Now
- United States: Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- Canada: Call or text 988 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline.
- Mexico: Call 800 911 2000 for Línea de la Vida.
- United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland: Call 116 123 for Samaritans.
- European Union: Call 112 in an immediate emergency. The emotional-support number 116 123 is available in many, but not all, European countries.
- Elsewhere: Visit Find A Helpline to find a crisis service in your country.
If you are in immediate danger or have already taken steps to harm yourself, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency room.
You Are Not Alone
Suicidal thoughts can arise when pain feels unbearable and it seems that there’s no way out. But circumstances can change, feelings can change, and support can help you make it through this moment. Whatever has brought you to this desperate point does not have to remain this way.
Research shows that approximately 90% of people who survive a suicide attempt do not later die by suicide. Many survivors of serious attempts have also described regretting their decision after they believed it was too late to turn back. The overwhelming emotions that surround suicidal thoughts can pass. Please give yourself time and allow someone to help you stay safe.
Tell someone you trust what you are experiencing—a friend, family member, pastor, counselor, doctor, or crisis-line professional. If possible, stay with another person and move away from anything you could use to hurt yourself.
I am not a trained crisis counselor, but qualified and caring people are ready to listen without judgment. Please contact one of the crisis services above now.
God loves you and has a plan for your life. Stick around and give it a shot.
| “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 |
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God is especially close to you in your pain. You are known, loved, and precious to Him. Others may have rejected you, but their rejection does not determine your worth.
| “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 |
Please stay. Your life has value, help is available, and hope is real.