Suicide and self injury

You’re not alone. Need support? For free, confidential 24/7 support in the U.S.:

Call: 1-800-273-8255

The trained counselors at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available 24/7. The call is free and confidential. To learn more about the Lifeline, visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Text: WELL to 741-741

Text with a trained crisis counselor through Crisis Text Line. Anonymous, free emotional support available 24/7. To learn more visit www.crisistextline.org.

The website www.befrienders.org has an extensive list of suicide prevention organizations dedicated to helping those in need. Please visit this site if you are looking to talk with someone about your issues. Google’s Good to Know also has an extensive list of local organizations that can help.

Concerned for someone else?

If you come across content in which someone is suicidal or engaging in self harm, please contact local authorities and flag the video to bring it to our immediate attention. We reach out to these individuals with resources and work with suicide prevention agencies to provide assistance when possible.

If you believe that someone is in imminent danger, please call the police.

Learn: Visit www.selfinjury.com. S.A.F.E Alternatives is a network and educational resource base committed to helping end self-injurious behavior.

Visit www.sioutreach.org. SiOS is an outreach initiative providing information and resources about self-injury to those who self-injure, those who have recovered, and those who want to help.