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In reply to the discussion: Sorry to be a downer [View all]

ShazzieB

(21,161 posts)
11. Please call 988. That's the number for a nationwide suicide and crisis lifeline.
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 02:44 PM
Aug 2024
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.


What to expect:

Using 988 is free. When you call, text, or chat 988, your conversation is confidential. 988 provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life.


More info: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/

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Sorry to be a downer [View all] XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 OP
Who can you call? Who can we call? hlthe2b Aug 2024 #1
You're not alone. no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #2
911 Cirsium Aug 2024 #8
Not necessarily. I saved a life calling 911. no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #9
Nope, nope, nope. Listen XanaDUer2, we NEED you here. Take a walk, breathe, call 988, eat a cookie. Get LoisB Aug 2024 #3
Please walk away from that boy arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #4
I can't I'll b home less XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #7
We understand Keepthesoulalive Aug 2024 #10
I love your energy-- please call any of the above numbers. fierywoman Aug 2024 #5
You are a compassionate and caring person Keepthesoulalive Aug 2024 #6
Please call 988. That's the number for a nationwide suicide and crisis lifeline. ShazzieB Aug 2024 #11
Do i text that number? XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #12
Their site says you can text. Please do not leave us, stay with us. irisblue Aug 2024 #13
I'm going to calm down XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #14
Also in stuck here finishing months of prepaid XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #15
Do you have a plan if he were to die? MotownPgh Aug 2024 #16
Oh I've tried XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #17
Well the pension is a good sign. Can MotownPgh Aug 2024 #18
I made him show me online XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #19
I don't want to say anything that murielm99 Aug 2024 #20
I wish I could do more. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #21
I've given up XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #22
Then, go over their heads. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #23
I gave them a rave review months ago XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #24
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