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What to expect when you call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

• You'll hear a brief message that you've reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• You'll hear music while the Lifeline directs your call to the crisis center nearest you
• A local crisis center counselor will answer your call and help you
• The counselor will offer you referrals for mental health services if needed

If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

If you are worried that someone you know is considering suicide:

The situation is an emergency and immediate action is needed if any of these signs are present:

• in the act of hurting or killing him or herself, has a weapon or other lethal means
• threatening to hurt or kill him or herself
• looking for ways to hurt or kill him or herself, talking about a plan to do so
• talking about death or suicide and is acting anxious or agitated
• talking about death or suicide and is intoxicated or "high" on drugs

If any of these are present:

• Call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Don't leave the person alone.
• Remove all lethal means (weapons, medications, etc.) from the vicinity
• Take the person to a nearby Emergency Room or walk-in psychiatric crisis clinic
• Do not put yourself in danger; if you are concerned about your own safety, call 911