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4 places to turn to if you're thinking about suicide

When you're hurting, you're not alone. Here are four places to find support.

4 places to turn to in a crisis

Reach out to a trusted friend.

Talk with your doctor.

Go to the emergency room.

Call a crisis hotline.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is 988.

Whichever option you choose, be sure to follow up with your primary care provider. Getting care after a crisis can help you recover and avoid having suicidal feelings again.

Reviewed 4/8/2025

Sources

HelpGuide. "Are You Feeling Suicidal?" https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/are-you-feeling-suicidal.htm.
National Institute of Mental Health. "If You or Someone You Know Is in Crisis and Needs Immediate Help." https://www.nimh.nih.gov/site-info/if-you-or-someone-you-know-is-in-crisis-and-needs-immediate-help.