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. 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 are free, confidential, and there for everyone, whatever you believe. You do not have to decide anything about faith to reach out and be helped.

A word for the hardest moment

For when you feel like giving up

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.

When you feel like giving up, the kindest thing you can do is reach out, and you can do that right now. You are not alone. You matter. Help is here this moment, and you are worth reaching for it. Please talk to someone using the lines above before anything else.

Some of the strongest people have stood exactly where you are standing now, and lived to be glad they stayed. Please give tomorrow a chance to be different. Reach out for the real help above; faith is never a substitute for the care of a doctor or a counselor, and the two belong side by side. Gently: God is near to the brokenhearted, and you are loved.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

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. 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 are free, confidential, and there for everyone, whatever you believe. You do not have to decide anything about faith to reach out and be helped.

You are loved. Please stay.