Need help now?
If you're going through something hard, you don't have to handle it alone. Real people are ready to listen, any time, day or night. It's free and private.
¿Prefieres hablar en español? Llama al 988 y marca el 2. No estás solo, no estás sola.
Outside the U.S., call your local emergency number or a local crisis line.
For kids
Please tell a grown-up you trust right now, like a parent, a teacher or the school nurse. You can say: "I'm having really big, hard feelings and I need help." A grown-up can call or text 988 with you.
For teens and adults
Call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741. You can also talk to someone you trust: a friend, family member, school counselor, coach or doctor. Lots of people who have felt exactly this way came through it, and none of them did it alone.
Worried about someone else?
You can call or text 988 for advice on how to help someone. If they might be in danger right now, call 911. Stay with them if you can, and listen without judging.
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