If you are having suicidal thoughts, it's not an accident you are here.

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If this is an emergency, please dial 911.

Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

• CLICK HERE to chat online .
• Call 988

CRISIS TEXT LINE

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.  Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

• CLICK HERE to chat online
• Call 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
• Text 838255
• Hard of hearing CLICK HERE

HARD OF HEARING

Contact the Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889.

SPANISH CRISIS LINE

• Call 888-628-9454
• CLICK HERE to visit HELP IN SPANISH.

INTERNATIONAL HELPLINES

CLICK HERE to find a Helpline.

Long-Term Help: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts

Even when you are not in the midst of a severe mental health crisis, you may find yourself experiencing suicidal thoughts. While the thoughts themselves are certainly scary, understanding their source may help with managing and decreasing them long term. The following are some common sources of suicidal thoughts:

• Sexual assault

Abuse, manipulation, cruelty, or other attacks on your self-worth

• Severe mental illness, especially depression (or mental health issues that have gone untreated or unmedicated for long periods of time)

• Neglect, rejection or abandonment

• Guilt or shame

It's important that you do whatever you can to get help as soon as possible if you see any signs of abandonment in your relationships.
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You are not alone.

you can get through this.

Tips for Right now.

Suicide is preventable.  You can get through these intense feelings and help is available.
Reach out to one of the many suicide prevention services we have linked to above.  They are available 24/7.
Don't make any important decisions in this moment, especially deciding to end your life.
Stop using drugs and alcohol.
Do something.  Check out the many resources on this page.  Different things work for different people.

Truth for right now.

Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses.  Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make.  Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!  You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him.  This is the key to your life.  Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (The Bible)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 (The Bible)
But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, "You are my God!"  My future is in your hands.  Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.  Let your favor shine on your servant.  In your unfailing love, rescue me.  Psalm 31:14-16 (The Bible)

Listen.  
You aren't alone.

Check out these stories of hope from others who have struggled with this issue.

Hold On

Suicidal thoughts and feelings – even when they seem very intense – are still just thoughts and feelings. They can be better understood. They can be managed and treated. And they can lessen their hold on our hearts and minds. Don’t give up now. You can experience a full and abundant life.

The most important thing you can do is REACH OUT!

TheHopeLine is here to help when you have suicidal thoughts. All of our Hope Coaches are QPR certified in suicide prevention. They have supported many students and young adults on their path to regain clarity and reconnect with healthy feelings and relationships.

We are so proud of you for seeking help! You can break free from suicidal thoughts starting right now.

HOPE WHEN YOU FEEL HOPELESS

The bottom line is every suicidal person feels hopeless. They are hurting so badly and want nothing more than for the pain to end. Unfortunately, they cannot imagine the pain ever going away. They cannot see the light at the end of the very dark and lonely tunnel they have found themselves traveling down.  We are asking you to trust Us when we say: THERE IS HOPE!
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