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Many people care that you do not die. However, no innately human hotline or suicide prevention service is perfect. You are responsible for saving your own life. Call 988 (US). If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts and have a plan and intent, please call your emergency number (911 in the U.S.) immediately or go to your nearest emergency room.
International Suicide Prevention and Emergency Numbers
UNITED STATES
- 911 is the U.S. emergency number for any crisis.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- call 988 Languages: English, Spanish
- National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
- Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
- Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
- U.S. Suicide Hotlines By State
- crisistextline.org – U.S Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741-741
- Veterans U.S. Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255.
- veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat –A confidential online chat session for veterans
- Adolescent U.S. Suicide Hotline 1-800-621-4000
- Espanol: U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (ESP) 1-888-628-9454
- Deaf & Hard of Hearing: U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TTY 1-800-799-4889
- TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 – LGBTQ
- TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org – 877-565-8860
- Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com
- Ohio-specific text line- 4HOPE to 741741
- Local to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Access Services Mobile Crisis Support 855-634-HOPE (4673).
- Local to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania – Access Services adult and senior peer support Talk-Line 855-715-8255 (855-715-TALK) or Text: 267-225-7785 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 7 days per week.
- Local to Cleveland, Ohio – Suicide or Mental Health Mobile Crisis Help Line 216-623-6888
- Local to Cleveland, Ohio – “First Call for Help” is a helpline for any other assistance or information, 211 or 216-436-2000
UK, Australia & Republic of Ireland
- 24/7 crisis support services: Lifeline 999
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78
- Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.
- In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123
- MIND 1-300-123 -3393 – Not an emergency line. In the UK- information on coping issues.
Worldwide
- Suicide crisis numbers from around the world
- befrienders.org -International Suicide helplines
Find Treatment
https://aacc.net The American Association of Christian Counselors Resources page
https://eldercare.acl.gov –The Eldercare Locator A free national service connects you with resources in your local area—everything from support groups to therapists to in-home mental health services. 1-800-677-1116
All veterans can access emergency mental health care free of charge at any U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility or outpatient clinic, regardless of whether they are already enrolled in the department’s health care services.
https://www.consumersadvocate.org/online-therapy– What to look for in an online therapist
Headway– Helps you filter through therapists and psychiatrists based on preferences to fit your needs.
Talkspace- Helps you schedule virtual visits in real time with 24/7 access to therapists by text, audio, or video.
Psychology Today– Extensive listings of therapists and coaches
www.lighthousenetwork.org – The Lighthouse Network: A National Helpline that supports leaders and faith community members in finding faith-based mental health services and supports in their region. 1.844.543.3242
https://marbleretreat.org/– Marble Retreat: A Counseling Center for Pastors in Crisis. Located in Marble, Colorado.
https://www.aplaceofhope.com – Christian Treatment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and abuse. Located in Washington State
EMERGE MINISTRIES 800-621-5207 info@emerge.org Christian Therapy in Akron, OH and Mechanicsburg, PA
https://www.servingleaders.org ServingLeaders Ministries provides pastoral care, counseling, and training to ministry leaders and their families. We provide individual, marriage, and family counseling and help pastors and leaders address problems encountered in church leadership, including burnout, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
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Cope with Anxiety and Stress
https://adaa.org/ Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Anxiety Disorders by Dr. John Grohol – thorough article with helpful links on Psych Central https://psychcentral.com/disorders/anxiety/
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