Find Help

• Talk to a Mental Healthcare Professional

  

   

  We are a nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to U.S. Military personnel and families.

  Find Help

• Crisis Hotline

  

• Live Chat with a Mental Healthcare Professional

  Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat

Suicide Warning Signs

What Are The Warning Signs For Suicide?

• Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
• Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means
• Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person
• Feeling hopeless
• Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
• Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities – seemingly without thinking
• Feeling trapped – like there’s no way out

Download a Lifeline wallet card to keep with you or give out:

These cards include tips on how to help or get help, and summaries of warning signs.

• What To Do if You Think a Person Is Having Suicidal Thoughts
• English language wallet card
• Spanish language wallet card