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You're not alone. Help is available right now.

If you're thinking about suicide, feel overwhelmed, or are worried about your safety, you can reach a trained crisis counselor at any hour. It's free, and it's open 24/7 in English and Spanish.

Call 988 Text 988 Chat online

In immediate danger, or having a medical emergency? Call 911 right now.

More support

Other lines that can help, day or night

Different situations call for different support. Any of these is a good place to start.

Hablamos español

Call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988 for support in Spanish.

Call 988, press 2

Veterans and service members

Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255, to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

veteranscrisisline.net

Crisis Text Line

Prefer texting? Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Text 741741

LGBTQ+ young people

The Trevor Project offers support by call, text or chat. Call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678.

thetrevorproject.org

Alcohol or drug use

The SAMHSA National Helpline is free and runs 24/7. Call 1-800-662-4357 (HELP).

Call 1-800-662-4357

Mental health information

The NAMI HelpLine connects you with information, local resources and support. Call 1-800-950-6264, or text NAMI to 62640.

nami.org/help

Worried about someone?

How to be there for them

  • Ask directly.Asking someone if they're thinking about suicide doesn't put the idea in their head. It can be a relief to be asked.
  • Listen without fixing.You don't need the right words. Staying and listening matters more than advice.
  • Stay with them and connect them.Help them call or text 988, and if they're in immediate danger, call 911. You can also call 988 yourself for guidance on how to help.

About GamerReach

We're a teammate, not a crisis line

GamerReach connects people going through something hard with trained volunteer gamers who play alongside them and listen. It's peer support, and it's free.

We can't respond to a crisis, and we can't offer therapy. If you need someone right now, please use the lines above. When you're ready for the next step, we're here.

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