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You do not have to work it out alone.
988Call or text 988 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7/365. Chat at 988lifeline.org.
988 then 1Veterans Crisis Line For Veterans and the people who care about them. Or text 838255. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
911Immediate danger If someone may hurt themselves or someone else right now.
What the sources say
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
Dial 988 then Press 1
Treatment can also include putting space and time between the individual and lethal means.
If your child is expressing thoughts of self-harm, seek help right away. Call your child's doctor or take them to the emergency department.
No, talking about suicide will not increase the risk
Gun Safety Class is not a crisis service and gives no medical advice. These numbers are run by the 988 Lifeline and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; we only list them. Read October 11, 2026.