If you are in crisis and need immediate help
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away:
- Call your doctor's office.
- Call 911 for emergency services.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
Ask a family member or friend to help you make these calls or take you to the hospital.
Dr. Lewis-Snyder is not able to monitor this Web site for crisis messages.
IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND IN A CRISIS
If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die. Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment.
Additional Hotline Numbers and Children and Family Help Lines
The numbers listed below can be dialed toll-free from anywhere within the United States. These organizations provide mental health information and referrals, and in some cases, crisis counseling.
Al-Anon/Alateen
1-888-4AL-ANON
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.
Child Crisis Services (Hennepin County)(612) 348-2233
Appropriate referrals for mobile crisis response (childrens mental health)
CHILDHELP USA®
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD
800-2-A-CHILD (TDD)
Provides multilingual crisis intervention and professional counseling on child abuse and domestic violence issues. Gives referrals to local agencies offering counseling and other services related to child abuse, adult survivor issues, and domestic violence. Provides literature on child abuse in English and Spanish.
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
800-448-3000
800-448-1833 (TDD)
Spanish-speaking operators available; TDD capability.
The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line. Trained counselors can respond to your questions every day of the week, 365 days a year. We can help teens and parents with:
• Suicide prevention• Physical abuse• Depression• Sexual abuse• School issues• Emotional abuse• Parenting troubles• Chemical dependency• Runaways• Anger• Relationship problems• and much more...
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 799-SAVE (7233)
Spanish-speaking operators available.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
888-Rx-ABUSE
800-595-4889 (TDD)
National Runaway Switchboard
800-621-4000
800-621-0394 (TDD)
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 24-hour voice mail
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance information to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child. Has access to AT&T Language Line.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National (RAIN) Network
800-656-HOPE
Spanish-speaking operators available. Online hotline also available.
