If you are in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, call emergency services now
If you are in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988
If you are elsewhere, contact your local crisis line or emergency number now
Go to the nearest emergency room or urgent care center
Tell a trusted person immediately and stay with them
Move away from anything you could use to hurt yourself
Ask someone to remove or lock up medications, sharp objects, ropes, firearms, or other lethal items
Do not stay alone
Breathe slowly and focus on getting through the next 10 minutes
Drink water and sit or lie down somewhere safe
If you can, text or call a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker right now
Say clearly: I am not safe being alone
Ask for help getting to professional support today
If this is about a terminal illness or end-of-life care, ask your doctor or hospice team about palliative care and comfort-focused options
If you want, I can stay with you and help you find immediate support now