If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you're thinking about hurting yourself right now, call or text 988 and someone will pick up.
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These are free and confidential. You don't have to be in a crisis to use them, and you don't have to explain yourself well. All of these are US services.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Any kind of crisis: thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or just not being okay.
24/7 · Español · 988 Lifeline
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Crisis Text Line
Anything overwhelming, over text, for when calling isn't an option.
24/7 · Español · Crisis Text Line
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The Trevor Project
For LGBTQ+ young people under 25
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people, from counselors trained for exactly that.
24/7 · The Trevor Project
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Trans Lifeline
For Trans and questioning people
Peer support run by trans people, for trans people.
Varies; see site for current hours · Trans Lifeline
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Teen Line
For Teens
Talk to another teenager who's trained to listen. Not an adult.
6pm–10pm PT nightly; texts answered during those hours · Teen Line
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love is respect
When something in your relationship feels controlling, scary, or off.
24/7 · Español · love is respect
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Abuse at home or in a relationship, for you or someone you care about.
24/7 · Español · The Hotline
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National Sexual Assault Hotline
If someone did something sexual to you without your consent, recently or a long time ago.
24/7 · Español · RAINN
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential referrals for substance use, for you or a family member.
24/7 · Español · SAMHSA
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Poison Control
Took too much of something, or don't know what you took. Free and confidential.
24/7 · Español · America's Poison Centers
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NEDA Screening & Support
Worries about food, eating, or your body that won't go away.
Support options vary; see site · NEDA
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ANAD Helpline
Eating disorder support, plus free peer support groups.
Weekdays; see site for current hours · ANAD
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Take It Down
For People who were under 18 in the image
If a nude or sexual image of you (under 18) is online or someone is threatening to post one.
Online service, anytime · NCMEC
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FindTreatment.gov
Search for real substance use and mental health treatment near you.
Online directory, anytime · Español · SAMHSA
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