What do I do right now?

Please reach out this moment. In the US, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are outside the US, contact your local emergency number or a local crisis line.

Can I get help without being religious?

Yes, absolutely. The crisis lines above are free, confidential, and open to everyone, whatever you believe. You do not have to decide anything about faith to reach out for help. Please reach out.

You are not a burden

When you feel like a burden

You matter. If part of you is thinking about ending your life, please reach out right now, before you do anything else. This moment can pass. Please stay.

If you are thinking about ending your life, or you are in danger right now, please reach out this moment. You matter.

In the US, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Text HOME to 741741, the Crisis Text Line.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are outside the US, contact your local emergency number or a local crisis line.

You do not have to carry this alone, and you do not have to decide anything about faith to reach out for help.

If you feel like a burden, please hear this clearly and gently: you are not a burden. You are wanted, and the people who love you would rather carry this with you than lose you. You are not alone, and help is here right now. Please reach out to one of the lines above.

Feeling like a burden is one of the cruelest lies pain can tell, and it can grow loud when you are worn down. The truth is that you matter, and asking for help is not a weight on anyone. Please reach out for the real help above; a counselor or doctor is part of the care you deserve, alongside prayer. And softly: God is near to the brokenhearted. You are loved.

“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

Psalm 34:18

You do not have to find your way alone. See all the ways to find help now, or ask someone to quietly pray with you. You do not have to explain anything.

A couple of gentle questions

What do I do right now?: Please reach out this moment. In the US, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are outside the US, contact your local emergency number or a local crisis line.
Can I get help without being religious?: Yes, absolutely. The crisis lines above are free, confidential, and open to everyone, whatever you believe. You do not have to decide anything about faith to reach out for help. Please reach out.

You are loved. Please stay.