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If you are having suicidal thoughts and are unable to find a private
space to call a helpline, feel scared to be overheard, don't feel
capable of speaking fluently, or just feel more comfortable
expressing yourself via text, there are specific options available
to you. One is Crisis Text Line. It accepts texts from anybody in
any kind of crisis, from suicidal thoughts to mood worries or other
issues, and immediately connects all texters 24/7 with a trained
counselor who will help them manage what they're experiencing. Its
founders told the New Yorker that the idea emerged from a situation
in which an assault survivor was unable to make a phone call to a
helpline. The number, 741741, is designed to be exceptionally easy
to input for texters.
THE JED FOUNDATION
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The Jed Foundation, also known as JED, operates on two fronts:
it provides immediate help for those with suicidal thoughts or
who have been affected by suicide, and also does educational
workshops and training to help young people navigate difficult
life changes while taking care of their emotional health. Founded
in 1998 by Donna and Phil Satow, whose son Jed died by suicide,
the Jed Foundation works with high schools and colleges across the
U.S. to help give students emotional coping skills and make mental
health a priority on the curriculum. Their aim is to become involved
with the lives of young adults before suicidal ideation can occur
in the first place.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
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The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that's available to anyone, even if you are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.
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