If I’m having suicidal thoughts, or if someone I know is having suicidal thoughts, what should I do?

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm and are in immediate danger, seek help as soon as possible by calling a local emergency telephone number, a suicide prevention hotline, or by going to the nearest emergency room.  

At DeviantArt, we care deeply about our community—aiming to provide all our members with a safe and fun environment to create and grow. However, we do not have trained medical professionals who can respond directly to life-threatening emergencies. Please use the resources found in this journal if you are concerned about the safety of a DeviantArt member—including yourself.  Posted below are links from the journal, organized by country, though the Journal may include more up-to-date resources.

Worldwide

United States

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    • "At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. Call or text them at 988 or start a chat."
  • Veteran Crisis Line (for active U.S. service members, veterans, and family members)
  • The Trevor Project (for LGBT youth, friends and family members)

Canada

United Kingdom/Ireland

  • Samaritans
    • Dial 116 123 (UK)
    • Dial 0808 164 0123 (7pm-11pm UK Welsh language services)
    • Email jo@samaritans.ie

Germany

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Brazil / Portugal

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland

France

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Israel

  • ERAN
    • Dial free within Israel: 1201
    • Text 052-9993544
  • SAHAR (Emotional support chat line)

Italy

Japan

  • TELL Japan
    • Dial 0800-300-8355 (English)
  • いのちのでんわ (24 hr)
    • Chiba (24 hrs)
      • Dial 043-227-3900
    • Fukuoka (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 092-741-4343
    • Hokkaido (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 011-231-4343
    • Kyoto (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 075-864-4343
    • Nara (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 0742-35-1000
    • Osaka (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 06-6309-1121
    • Tokyo (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 03-3264-4343
    • Yokohama (24 hrs) 
      • Dial 045-335-4343

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Poland

Serbia

  • Centar Srce
    • Dial 0800 300 303 (2pm-11pm)
    • Email vanja@centarsrce.org

Singapore

South Africa

  • The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
    • Suicide Crisis Helpline
      • Dial 0800 567 567
    • CIPLA Mental Health Helpline
      • Dial 0800 456 789
    • Substance Abuse Helpline
      • Dial 0800 12 13 14
    • WhatsApp (8am-5pm)
      • CIPLA Chat line 076 882 2775
      • Maybelline Brave Together 087 163 2030
    • Text: 31393

South Korea

  • Seoul Counseling
    • Call 119 immediately and/or go directly to an Emergency Room at your nearest hospital
    • Call Korea’s Suicide Hotline: 1588-9191

Spain

  • Suicide Prevention
    • Llama a la vida provides 24-hour emotional support, free of charge and is completely confidential.
    • Tel: 024
  • Samaritans in Spain
    • Samaritans in Spain offers 24-hour help by telephone or email, confidential for people who are experiencing emotional problems of any kind.
    • Tel: 900 525 100
  • Teléfono de la Esperanza 
    • Discuss a range of challenges from trauma and suicide to relationship issues.
    • Tel: 717 003 717
  • Suicide Hotline provides crisis support to people in Spain who are at risk of suicide.
    • Tel: 914 590 050
  • Psikevirtual provides emotional support to people who are in distress. The helpline is available from 10:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday.
    • Tel: 91 290 71 77
  • Suicide Hotline provides crisis support to people in Spain who are at risk of suicide.
    • Tel: 900 925 555

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

  • Taiwan International Lifeline 
    • Taiwan Lifeline International offers 24-hour service to people in Taiwan who are depressed or at risk of suicide. 
    • Tel : 1995 
  • Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center 
    • Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center provides crisis support to people across Taiwan who are in distress or at risk of suicide. 
    • Tel: 0800 788 995 
  • 1925 Suicide Prevention Hotline 
    • 1925 Suicide Prevention Hotline provides crisis support to people across Taiwan who are in distress or at risk of suicide. 
    • Tel: 1925
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