The Hope Within: Healing, Help, and Suicide Prevention

It feels like we are all on edge and anxious in light of the on-going changes in our world and day-to-day lives.  It is evident that some of us are struggling with how to cope with these changes and the anxiety they create.  Recognizing that you are not feeling your best and reaching out for help CAN make a difference.  If you or someone you know are feeling hopeless and helpless STOP right now and CALL or TEXT 988 to speak with the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.  You can also live chat with someone by typing 988lifeline.org in your web browser. You are NOT ALONE.  

References

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CALL: 988
TEXT: 988
CHAT/ TTY: 988lifeline.org/chat
Website: 988lifeline.org
En Español 1-888-628-9454

Other Resources
-Philadelphia Crisis Line: 988 0r 215-685-6440
-Crisis Text Line: Text PA to 741741
-Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386
-Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
-Veteran’s Crisis Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a caring, trained counselor who can help.   Additionally, 988 is helpful during mental health or substance use crises and can provide valuable resources that are locally available to you.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, provides services to the deaf and hard of hearing community; you can reach out to 988 Videophone by calling 988 with a VP number or connecting through their web portal.  

Finalmente, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline brinda exactamente los mismos servicios a los estadounidenses de habla hispana.

You are not alone, there is someone out there who cares and will listen when you need them.  

Additional Resources:

• Healthy Minds Philly / Suicide & Crises Prevention
• Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
• Being Prepared for a Crisis
• "Navigating a Mental Health Crisis"
• What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
• It’s Okay to Talk About Suicide
• Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disABILITY Services (DBHIDS)

• https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1649682186-14296_afsp_2022_national_fact_sheet_update_m1_v4.pdf
• SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/partner-toolkit
• CDC: https://wisqars.cdc.gov/fatal-injury-trends/
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/