SUICIDE & MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE LIFELINES:
U.S. & STATE IMMEDIATE TELEPHONE SUPPORT
If you or someone you know needs immediate help in the U.S., call any of the lines for hope below to talk. They can listen to you and direct you to local resources if further assistance is needed. If someone has talked to you about suicide, and you believe they are currently a threat to themselves or someone else but won’t take your help, call 911. For additional information how to deal with a crisis after first responders arrive please refer to https://thebmsproject.org/staging/crisis-intervention-overview/
“988” – Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For Veterans – Dial “988,” then press “1”
For Spanish – Dial “988,” then press “2”
For LGBTQ – Dial “988,” then press “3”
For Veterans – Dial “988,” then press “1”
For Spanish – Dial “988,” then press “2”
For LGBTQ – Dial “988,” then press “3”
In order to text go to https://www.fcc.gov/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline
(800)273-8255
1-800-273-TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(This number will continue to work after the “988” becomes active)
(866)488-7386 – Trevor Life Line for LGBTQ Support
(866)488-7386
Trevor Life Line for LGBTQ Support
Your state/regional government localities also have call-in mental/behavioral health lifelines. Please find below links for Missouri and Tennessee that will provide lifeline links in those respective states. If it is desired, it is suggested that you search other online lifelines in the state in which you reside.
Missouri
https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/suicide/prevention
Tennessee
https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/need-help/crisis-services/tn-statewide-crisis-phone-line.html
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