Resources
If you’re at a moment where you are about to end your life: There is real, anonymous, compassionate immediate help available right now. You can call 800-273-TALK (8255) to be connected to a highly-trained counselor at a local crisis center, absolutely anytime, 24/7.
They will help you find a reason to keep living, at least for a few more hours, perhaps one more day. Your call truly is 100% anonymous, safe, and secure. No one will come knocking at your door, no one will hurt you, and no one will try to take you away for making your brave effort to simply be heard. This is probably one of the scariest moments you’ve ever faced, and you’ve probably had to keep all of this to yourself for quite some time.
And, this clichè may be impossible to believe in this moment, but: You truly are not as alone as you may think you are. Please call the number above, visit the website below, or read the HOME PAGE of this site that will walk you through the next few minutes of your life.
Believe it or not, the best way most know of to help them through this key moment in your life, is to simply speak with someone who you know you can trust with the feelings you’ve been too afraid to share with anyone, or the feelings you didn’t know who you could talk to about.
PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST TO TALK YOU THROUGH THIS:
- NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE at (800) 273-8255
WEBSITES YOU CAN VISIT TO HELP YOU NOW:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Numbers to call, locations to visit
- Suicide Help Guide – 10 Point Quick Suicide Prevention List
BOOKS YOU CAN READ RIGHT NOW TO HELP:
- How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me – a real person’s account of suicide survival
- Out of the Nightmare – from someone who truly understands what it’s like to feel suicidal
- Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws – the title says it all
Within 1-2 hours, I personally respond to every email that is sent to me. I’m not a professional mental health doctor, therapist or consultant. I’m simply someone who was at a point in my life where I wish a resource like this was available to me. My name is Keith and I will pick up the phone and call you if you send me a message.