If you feel suicidal or you need to help someone else who does, call for help immediately.

• Call 1 (800) SUICIDE to be connected to a suicide and crisis center in your area.

• Call 911 and ask for the mental health crisis team of your local law enforcement agency.

• Call a hospital emergency room in your area.

• Call your doctor or other health care provider for a referral to someone who provides suicide prevention and intervention services.

 

Other sources you can contact in the case of a crisis

• Call the Boys Town National Crisis Line at (800) 448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121.

• www.befrienders.org. An international, multilingual, 24-hour confidential service operated by the Samaritans.

• www.metanoia.org/suicide. A source of potentially life-saving advice for anyone who is feeling suicidal.

• suicidehotlines.com/texas.html. A Web-based listing of Texas crisis hotlines with links to other resources.

• USA NATIONWIDE - SUICIDE HOTLINE: DIAL 988