You are not alone. 💜 The world is brighter because you are in it!! Text or Call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is there to help!!
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are ready for you. You are not alone. For more information, you can read the 988 Fact Sheet.
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The AFSP saves Lives and Brings Hope to Those Affected by Suicide. Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.
LivingWorks provides unique, evidence-based training that empowers individuals, organizations and communities to work together to help keep people safer from suicide. LivingWorks offers START training, which is a 90-minute, online training that helps learners develop foundational skills to recognize when someone may be thinking of suicide and connect them to further helps. LivingWorks Start training costs approximately $39.99. They also offer safeTALK and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) Training.