If you are suicidal or having thoughts of hurting youself in any manner here are some phone numbers to call first. We here at MDJ are NOT professionals. We will be as supportive as we can but in a crisis situation a pro is your best bet.
If you have an emergency (Overdose, cut wrists, ect.) CALL 911!!!!!
There following numbers are used for situations that are good for de-escalation and helpful resources.
*National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255), TTY line: 800-799-4889
*RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
*Suicide Help Line 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
*Youth Crisis Line 1-800-448-4663
*National Domestic Violence Hotine 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
*SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-DONT-CUT 1-800-366-8288
*Gay-Lesbian National Hotline
Toll-free 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
HOURS:
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, pacific time
(Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time)
Saturday from 9am to 2pm, pacific time
(Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time)
*If you go to http://www.suicidehotlines.com/ they have hotlines for different states as well as toll free numbers
If you find other NATIONAL phone numbers that you think need to be added contact a group leader and let us know.
Post edited by: WantDignity, at: 02/03/2009 18:00
Post edited by: peaches261, at: 03/21/2011 03:15 PM
