National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK is a suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers in the United States, that provides a 24-hour, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. After dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.
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