Call 800-273-8255

For more information or to have a chat conversation see

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 Services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. 

Text  Hello to the short code 741741 

For more information 

https://www.crisistextline.org/

 Services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. 

 connects Service members and Veterans in crisis, as well as their family members and friends, with qualified Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) responders 

 Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone  

 or send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder 

Or  You can also start a confidential online chat session at Veterans Crisis Chat. 

Visit the website for the National Institute of Mental Health 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

 Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.  

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(Treatment Referral Routing Service) 

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

A confidential, free, 24 hour-a-day, 365 day-a-year, information service. Available in English or Spanish for individuals and family members facing mental and substance use disorders.

This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups and community based organizations.  Callers can also order free publications and other information.