Fears of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide and may be upsetting to some readers.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Veterans Affairs crisis line ...

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A new billboard erected in Lawrence over the holiday season is calling attention to suicide help line resources for those who may need assistance. It is accompanied by a digital campaign on social ...

THOSE close to me know that in October 2018, I made the decision to end my life. I sat in my car with the motor running in the garage with the door closed, a stomach full of sleeping pills, and waited ...

Update, 6/18/2025: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced the national 988 suicide hotline would “no longer silo” LGBTQ+ youth services. The federally funded hotline ...

The elimination of a national suicide hotline designed specifically to help LGBTQ+ teens and young adults could make it more difficult for vulnerable kids to get the mental health help they need, ...

When she was 13 years old, Madi Muggridge reached out to online chat-service for help, but no one replied. The teen wants to see the country implement a three-digit hotline similar to 911 in order to ...

The Samaritans of Merrimack Valley is looking for caring people to help others by answering the suicide crisis help line. Most people who call the line are not suicidal; they just need someone to ...