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If any question on this site brought up something difficult, these are places to start. Most are free, and many offer some level of confidentiality. Check the specific service for how it works where you are.
In immediate danger?
Contact your local emergency services directly. The lines below are for support, and are not a replacement for emergency help.
Feeling low or in crisis
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7 across the United States. You don't need to be in immediate danger to call. It's there for anything that feels too heavy to sit with alone.
Call 988AVAILABLE 24/7
Feeling low or in crisis
Call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time, day or night. Calls don't show up on phone bills, and you don't need a specific reason to ring.
Call 116 123FREE, ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT
Other kinds of support
Not every difficult moment is a crisis. These are good places to start for everyday weight.
Ongoing stress, sleep, or relationship strain
A GP or family doctor is usually the fastest route to a referral, and many workplaces and universities offer free short-term counselling you may not know you have access to.
Supporting someone else
If you're worried about a friend or family member rather than yourself, both 988 and Samaritans will also talk to you about how to approach the conversation and what to watch for.
Outside the US or UK?
Search online for your country's crisis line or suicide prevention helpline to find a number that covers where you are. If you're in immediate danger, contact local emergency services directly.
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