Someone cares about you and your life is important. Every emergency is valid.

National Suicide Hotline

Text or Call 988 or (800)-273-8255

  • Pros:
    • Free to use, with 24/7 access
    • Does not notify relatives unless necessary
    • Usually responds within 5 minutes
    • Supportive and compassionate counselors
    • Won’t initiate an emergency response unless there is an immediate risk; cannot track location
  • Cons:
    • Responses may feel robotic or impersonal at times
    • Waiting for replies can feel stressful or anxious

SAMHSA Hotline

Call (800)-662-HELP (4357)

  • Free and Confidential support
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Provides Treatment Referrals and Information for mental health and addiction services

“10 More Minutes” Technique

When feeling overwhelmed, try asking yourself to wait 10 minutes to see if the urge remains as strong. This technique can help you “ride the wave” of intense emotions and cravings, creating a space for the feelings to ease and helping you regain control.

Zinnia Health

Call (855)-332-4287

  • Provides a free admissions call and a confidential clinical assessment
  • Focused on connecting individuals to mental health support services

“It’s Not Your Fault” (For Teens with Parents Who Have Addictions)

It’s-Not-Your-Fault

  • A reassuring page for teens dealing with parental addiction, offering support and understanding
  • Provides reminders like:
    • I didn’t cause it
    • I can’t cure it
    • I can’t control it
    • I can take better care of myself by communicating my feelings, making healthy choices, and celebrating who I am.

Ryan Primer

@youranxietyislying2yew (Instagram)
@Youranxietyislying2yew (YouTube)
@notryanprimer (TikTok)

  • Videos and mental health content for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges
  • Offers a comforting perspective and gentle reminders, encouraging viewers to “stay one more day.”

No matter what you’re going through, remember that support is just a call, text, or click away. Take each moment as it comes, and reach out for help. There are people who care about you and want to help you through this.