🚨 If You Are in Immediate Danger Act Now
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 (or your local emergency number) right now.
If you are in the United States and experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
⚠️ Important Notice: This page is an educational resource only. The information here is not a substitute for emergency services, professional mental health care, or crisis counseling. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to emergency services or a qualified professional immediately.
Suicide Prevention Resource Hub
You are not alone. Whether you are struggling yourself, worried about someone you love, or looking for ways to help this page brings together compassionate, evidence-informed resources for teens, parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who needs support. Browse the sections below or jump directly to what you need.
📖 Featured Resource for Parents
When Your Child Says They Want to Die: A Practical Guide for Parents Facing Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harm, and Mental Health Crisis
A practical guide for parents supporting a child through suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or a mental health crisis.
Immediate Help & Crisis Lines
If you or someone you care about is in crisis right now, please reach out immediately. You do not have to face this alone help is available around the clock.
- Call 911 (or your local emergency number) if there is immediate danger to life.
- Call or Text 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress.
- Text HOME to 741741 the Crisis Text Line (U.S.) if you prefer to text.
- Crisis & Immediate Help a full guide to crisis resources, hotlines, and what to expect when you call.
- When to Call 911 or 988 learn which situations call for which type of help.
Recognizing Warning Signs
Recognizing the warning signs of suicide in yourself or someone you love is one of the most important steps you can take. Early awareness saves lives.
- Suicide Warning Signs common signs that someone may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, and how to respond with care.
- Teen Suicide Warning Signs specific signs to watch for in children and teenagers, including changes in behavior, mood, and social patterns.
- Risk Factors for Suicide factors that can increase vulnerability, so you can better understand and support those who may be at risk.
Understanding Suicide
Knowledge reduces fear and breaks down stigma. These resources offer compassionate, factual information to help you understand suicide without judgment.
- Suicide Information a foundational overview of suicide, who it affects, and why it happens.
- Suicide Prevention an introduction to prevention strategies and what research tells us about reducing suicide risk.
- Understanding Suicide a compassionate exploration of the complex emotions and circumstances behind suicidal crises.
- Understanding Suicide and Helping a Loved One in Crisis practical guidance for those who want to support someone they are worried about.
- Understanding Suicide: Myths vs. Facts clear answers to common misconceptions that can prevent people from seeking or offering help.
- Why People Become Suicidal a deeper look at the emotional, psychological, and social factors that contribute to suicidal crises.
Safety Planning
A safety plan is a personalized, written guide you create before a crisis hits so you have a clear path forward when things feel overwhelming. Having a plan can save your life.
- How to Create a Safety Plan a step-by-step guide to building your own personal safety plan, with examples and prompts.
- My Safety Plan a fillable, printable safety plan worksheet you can complete and keep with you.
- Removing Access to Lethal Means one of the most effective ways to prevent suicide is reducing access to the means. Learn how to do this safely.
If You Are Struggling
It takes courage to admit you are hurting. These resources are here for you written with compassion, and without judgment. You deserve support.
- What to Do If You Are Having Suicidal Thoughts gentle, step-by-step guidance for getting through a crisis moment.
- Coping Skills That Help practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions in the moment.
- Kids & Teens Mental Wellness resources designed specifically for young people navigating difficult emotions.
- Anxiety / PTSD support for those living with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma that may contribute to emotional pain.
- Addiction & Recovery for those whose struggles with substance use intersect with emotional pain or suicidal thoughts.
Helping Someone in Crisis
If someone you love is struggling, knowing what to do can make all the difference. These resources guide you through listening, responding, and getting the right help.
- What to Do If Someone Is Suicidal clear, actionable steps to take when you are worried about someone right now.
- Helping Someone Out of a Mental Health Crisis how to de-escalate, communicate with compassion, and connect someone with care.
- Helping Someone Find Professional Help guidance on how to gently encourage and support someone in seeking therapy or counseling.
- Supporting a Loved One books and resources for those who walk alongside someone living with mental health challenges.
Grief & Loss After Suicide
Losing someone to suicide is a unique and profound grief. You may have questions, guilt, or anger that feels impossible to carry. These resources offer support for survivors of suicide loss.
- Suicide Loss Support: Healing After Losing a Loved One compassionate guidance for those grieving a suicide loss, including how to find community and support.
- Grief and Suicide Risk understanding how grief itself can increase suicide risk, and what to watch for in yourself and others.
Prevention & Protective Factors
Prevention is possible. Building protective factors connection, hope, purpose, and access to care makes a measurable difference in saving lives.
- Protective Factors That Save Lives research-backed factors that reduce suicide risk and promote resilience.
- Prevention Starts Before Crisis why and how to build mental wellness habits and support systems before a crisis emerges.
- Removing Access to Lethal Means one of the most effective and evidence-based prevention strategies available.
Specialized Community Support
Some communities face unique stressors and barriers to care. These dedicated resources speak directly to their experiences.
- Kids & Teens Mental Wellness resources tailored to children, teenagers, and the parents and educators who support them.
- LGBTQIA+ Support affirming resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals, who face disproportionately high rates of suicidality and deserve specialized care.
- Addiction & Recovery support for those whose mental health struggles intersect with substance use.
- Anxiety / PTSD resources for those managing anxiety, PTSD, or trauma as part of their mental wellness journey.
You Are Not Alone
No matter what you are going through, there are people who care and resources that can help. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you love needs help right now, please call or text 988.
