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If You're Suicidal
GET HELP NOW!

If you're feeling suicidal, have suicidal or violent thoughts, then PsychOptions is not appropriate for you. Distance, the lack of visual and verbal cues, and the anonymity do not allow for appropriate support or immediate help, if needed. If you are feeling suicidal or seriously thinking of taking your life, please get help immediately. There is help available, but you have to seek it out. There are usually Crisis Centers located in the State and Local section of your phone book. If none is available and you are seriously suicidal,call or your local emergency number. If a friend or family member is immediately available, tell them how you're feeling and to take you to your local crisis center or emergency room.  But do seek help!

There are many reasons for feeling suicidal, and depression (which is very treatable) is a common cause, though there can be many other reasons. Often people can't seem to "see options," and emotional pain can cloud the ability to think clearly. But you can be helped - so please do seek help, as it is available. See Warning Signs of Suicide.

Suicide Websites/Resources:

Please visit Read This First which offers support and help with coping.

The Samaritans is a crisis support center in the UK (NYC office) that offers crisis help via e-mail 24/7 (not appropriate if you need immediate help).

You can e-mail the Samaritans at Jo@samaritans.org.

Or, e-mail so that your e-mail address will be kept confidential at Samaritans@anon.twwells.com.

Befrienders International Crisis Center is an international center for help and can be accessed in 9 languages including: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, and Portugese at:

http://www.befrienders.org

None of the above is a substitute for immediate, professional help if you are seriously close to suicide. Also keep in mind that websites change and are sometimes frustrating to access.

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