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If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text:
9-8-8
(24/7, free & confidential)
Or chat with a crisis counselor:
Chat Now
Peer-to-peer support for teens
(Teen Line)
800-852-8336
6pm-10pm PST
For mental health or substance use services, call intake:
LA County:
888-807-7250
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
If you or someone you know has experienced thoughts of suicide, made a suicide attempt, or lost someone to suicide, we provide healing during and through your crisis.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text:
9-8-8
(24/7, free & confidential)
Or chat with a crisis counselor:
Chat Now
Peer-to-peer support for teens
(Teen Line)
800-852-8336
6pm-10pm PST
For mental health or substance use services, call intake:
LA County:
888-807-7250
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
If you or someone you know has experienced thoughts of suicide, made a suicide attempt, or lost someone to suicide, we provide healing during and through your crisis.
Home / Services / Suicide Prevention & Counseling Center / Important Information About Suicide
Suicide is a major public health problem that affects people of all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. In 2017, about 45,000 Americans died by suicide – more than by car accidents or homicide – and more than 1 million attempted. While not every suicide or attempt can be prevented, most people thinking about suicide have a treatable mental illness and show signs of their distress. You can save lives by learning the warning signs and risk factors and knowing how to help if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
If you believe a suicide is in progress, call 911.
Don’t leave a suicidal person alone. If you must leave, safely remove guns and other lethal means.
If you or someone you care about is contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Life at 800-273-8255. Crisis counselors are available 24/7 to help.
If the person is in treatment with a mental health professional, encourage him or her to reach out.
If you aren’t sure what to do, start by asking questions. You will not push someone into suicide by asking about suicidal thoughts or feelings. Offering someone an opportunity to talk about suicidal feelings may reduce the risk of their acting on them.
How to talk to someone who may be suicidal:
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