{"id":4212,"date":"2021-07-06T00:24:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T00:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/?page_id=4212"},"modified":"2025-06-18T20:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:19:53","slug":"its-an-emergency-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/its-an-emergency-2\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s an Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are struggling, there is good help available. Reach out for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text, call, or chat <\/span>988<\/b><\/a>, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911. Let the operator know that you are calling about a mental health emergency and <\/span>follow these tips<\/span><\/a> to ensure the police arrive prepared to respond appropriately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a referral for mental health treatment, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to reach <\/span>SAMHSA\u2019s National Helpline<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are outside of the United States, visit findahelpline.com<\/a> to find helplines or hotlines in your country where you can access free, confidential support.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re worried about yourself or a friend, trust that instinct and take action now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional Crisis Services<\/b><\/h3>\n

Trans Lifeline<\/a>: Call 1-877-565-8860
\nThe Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) Helpline<\/a>: Call 1-866-4UTREVOR (1-866-488-7386),\u00a0chat online<\/a>, or text START to 678 678
\nVeterans Crisis Line<\/a>: Call 1-800-273-8255,\u00a0chat online<\/a>, or text 838255
\nNational Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a>: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233),\u00a0chat online<\/a>, or text START to 88788
\nNational Runaway Safeline<\/a>: Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or\u00a0chat online<\/a>
\nRape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN<\/a>): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or\u00a0chat online<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Resources<\/h3>\n

Preventing Suicide: Know the Warning Signs and How to Get or Give Help<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

How to Help a Friend<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Taking Care of Ourselves When Helping Others<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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