Tell Someone

If you're struggling, it's okay to share your feelings. To start, you could copy one of these pre-written messages and send it to a trusted contact.

Reach Out at School:

When you get a chance can you contact me? I feel alone and suicidal and could use some support.

Contact a Loved One:

I don't want to die, but I don't know how to live. Talking with you may help me feel safe. Are you free to talk?

Express Your Feelings:

This is really hard for me to say, but I'm having dark thoughts, and it might help to talk. Are you free?

Check In:

I'm struggling right now and need to talk to someone — can we chat?

Make a Safety Plan

A safety plan is a prioritized list of coping strategies and sources of support. It can help you to identify what leads to your thoughts of suicide and how to feel better when you are having these thoughts. As a result, you can help yourself to stay safe.

Start here:

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Quote: Stay Strong.

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