Do You or Someone You Know Need Help?
If you or someone you know has harmed themselves or is in immediate crisis,
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
If you or someone you know is feeling desperate or hopeless, is in crisis or emotional distress, or is having suicidal thoughts, help is available.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available in English or in Spanish to anyone in crisis or emotional distress.
Safe2Help
Text to SAFE2 (72332)
CALL 844-4-SAFEIL
DOWNLOAD the Safe2HelpIL app
A free, 24/7, confidential system for students to share concerns about themselves or others
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741
or chat at crisistextline.org or through What’s App
A 24-hour, free*, confidential information and support available to anyone in crisis.
*Text rates apply depending on carrier.
Warning Signs of Suicide
The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased, and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs, seek help as soon as possible.
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.
- Looking for a way to kill themselves, such s searching online or buying a gun.
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
- Sleeping too much or too little.
- Withdrawing or isolating themselves.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings.
(Source: Suicide Prevention Lifeline)