Get Help

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7, the Caring and Crisis Line, or text the Text Support Line.

Suicide Prevention

Call (800) 273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, confidential support as well as prevention and crisis resources.

Caring and Crisis Line

Call (908) 232-2880

We support and empathize, help you stay safe, and always keep our conversations confidential; 7:00 a.m.–11 p.m., subject to volunteer availability.

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Text Support Line

Text "heart" to 741-741

We offer a 24/7 text support line through a partnership with Crisis Text Line.

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7 days

Listeners on our lines are available 7 days per week.

24 hours

Listeners on The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available 24/7.

15000 calls

We respond to 15,000 calls per year.

100%

Every call to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is answered.

"Thank you! Honestly, this really did help. Just talking...it's strange. But, I feel I've done a 180. I was at my tipping point. This does feel better to get it out!"

—Caller

"I just wanted to thank you for all the work you do. I was a distraught 15-year-old when I made the call some years ago. The counselor I spoke to saved my life."

—Caller

"Thanks for your support. Thanks for being there over the years when I was in big trouble and left to rot by other people I knew my whole life. You helped me get through the day."

—Repeat Caller

We are here whenever you need us

Our listeners are here for you seven days a week. Call (800) 273-TALK (8255) 24/7 or (908) 232-2880 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., based on volunteer availability.

We are just a phone call or text away

If you’re more comfortable texting, text “heart” to 741-741. Texters are available 24/7.

A live voice or texter is ready to help

We respond to more than 15,000 calls each year, helping people through all kinds of difficult times. We are real people, live and ready to help.

We are supportive

We understand whatever you are going through. You are not alone.

We are empathetic

We engage in active, empathetic listening. We are trained to listen and support, not judge.

You can talk about anything

You’re safe with us.

We help you find your own solutions

We will help you see through the darkness and find your own path forward.

Decisions are left in your hands

We give people the will to keep going and the support to stay safe.

Your call or text always remains confidential

We respect your privacy. We never share caller information with those outside our network. All our staff and volunteers sign a confidentiality agreement.

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