You don’t have to figure everything out right now.
Start with what you need in this moment.
If you may be in immediate danger or are thinking about suicide, help is available right now.
I’m Struggling
You don’t have to know exactly what to say or what you need. If things feel to heavy, you deserve support, right now, and for whatever comes next.
Start with one small step.
When you’re ready for more support.
Finding the right kind of help can feel overwhelming. Start small, talk with someone you trust, connect with a counselor or support group, or explore resources that fit what you’re going through.
I’m Worried about Someone.
You don’t need the perfect words. If something feels different or if you’re worried about someone, reaching out can matter more than you realize.
Start with the conversation.
Ask directly. Listen without trying to fix everything. Let them know they don’t have to face this moment alone.
You don’t have to solve everything. Just be willing to stay with them in the moment.
Not sure what to say? Start here.
You can be direct, simple, and honest:
“I’ve noticed you don’t seem like yourself lately. I’m worried about you.”
“You don’t have to explain everything. I’m here, and I’ll listen.
“Are you thinking about suicide?”
“I’m staying with you. We can figure out the next step together.”
If you think they may be in immediate danger.
Stay with them if you can. Help create distance from anything they could use to hurt themselves, and connect them with immediate support.
In the U.S., call or text 988. You can contact 988 because you’re worried about someone else, too.
I’ve Lost Someone.
If you’ve lost someone to suicide, there may be questions without answers, emotions that don’t make sense, and a before-and-after that other people don’t always understand.
There is room for your grief here.
You can miss them. Love them. Be angry with them. Be angry with yourself. Laugh at a memory and fall apart at the next one. Grief after suicide doesn’t have to look a certain way or follow anyone else’s timeline.
The person you lost was more than the way they died. Their life mattered. Their story matters. And so does yours.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Support after suicide loss can look different for everyone. You may want to talk about the person you lost, sit with people who understand this kind of grief, find a counselor, or simply learn that what you’re feeling is something others have felt too.
For today, it’s enough to take care of the next moment.
You are still part of their story. And you are allowed to keep living yours.
Whatever brought you here, you belong here.
Whether you’re trying to make it through today, worried about someone you love, or learning how to live with a loss, you don’t have to have all the answers right now.
Stay for one more moment.
Then another. We’ll meet you there.