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iUnderstanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.
Hope can happen. Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.
We can all take action. Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about suicide, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.
Crisis centers are critical. By offering immediate counseling to everyone that may need it, local crisis centers provide invaluable support at critical times and connect individuals to local services.
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has recently added Spanish text and chat services, connecting those in need with Spanish-speaking trained crisis counselors. The Lifeline also provides translation services in over 240 languages and plans.
