Emergency Crisis Support
Free and accessible to everyone. Get immediate crisis resources, coping techniques, and find local mental health services - no account required.
🚨 CALL NOW - Immediate Crisis Resources
If you're having thoughts of suicide or are in immediate danger, please call one of these numbers right now:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
24/7 crisis support via text message
Emergency Services
911
For immediate life-threatening emergencies
NCMEC Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
24-hour hotline for missing children and online exploitation
FBI Internet Crime Complaint
ic3.gov
Report online crimes and cybersecurity threats
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
24/7 support for domestic violence situations
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Treatment referrals and information services
Immediate Grounding Techniques
These techniques can help you feel more grounded and present when you're overwhelmed. Click on any technique for step-by-step instructions:
5-4-3-2-1 TechniqueClick for steps
Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
Box BreathingClick for steps
Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4. Repeat.
Cold Water TechniqueClick for steps
Splash cold water on face or hold ice cubes to activate dive response
Progressive Muscle RelaxationClick for steps
Tense and release muscle groups to reduce physical tension
Crisis Prevention & Support
Warning Signs to Watch For
- •Talking about wanting to die or hurt themselves
- •Extreme mood swings or sudden calmness after depression
- •Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities
- •Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
- •Giving away prized possessions
- •Changes in eating and sleeping patterns
How to Help Someone in Crisis
- •Take all threats seriously - don't dismiss or minimize
- •Listen without judgment and show you care
- •Ask directly: "Are you thinking about suicide?"
- •Stay with them and help remove means of harm
- •Call crisis hotlines together or get professional help
- •Follow up regularly and continue to show support
Create a Support System
- •Identify 3-5 trusted people you can call
- •Share your mental health challenges with close friends/family
- •Join support groups (online or in-person)
- •Build relationships with mental health professionals
- •Connect with spiritual or community leaders if applicable
- •Consider peer support specialists who have lived experience