Find Support if You Are Depressed or Anxious

Many people care that you do not die. However, no innately human hotline or suicide prevention service is perfect. You are responsible for saving our own life. 

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.

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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

Worldwide

Find Treatment 

https://aacc.net The American Association of Christian Counselors Resources page

https://www.faithfulcounseling.com  Designed as a solution for people seeking traditional and professional mental health therapy, who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. 

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 department health care services. 

https://www.consumersadvocate.org/online-therapy– What to look for in an online therapist

Online Therapy Reviews-  Online therapy review site – I like it for its detailed descriptions 

Psychology TodayExtensive 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: 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   Akron, OH and Mechanicsburg, PA

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ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONNECTION

25 Simple Meals You Can Make When Your Life Is In Shambles (buzzfeed.com)

For Ohioans, age 60+ – Staying Connected – receive a phone call per day and other resources to combat isolation  

An Honest Letter To Anyone Thinking About Suicide

How to Gain and Maintain a Mindset of Hope

We are an Optimistic People – Look Beneath Your Depression and Uncover the Truth

Unconditional Love: The Forgotten Source of Hope

“I Gave Up and It Saved My Life”

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/

Anxiety Interrupting Your Life? Here’s a Handy Tool Free of Charge

 
Disclaimer: Neither Always the Fight Ministries nor Nancy Virden Are responsible for individual experiences or outcomes.  Nancy is a Board-certified mental health coach, not a doctor or fully registered therapist. Nothing on this website substitutes for Higher levels of professional mental health care.