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Crisis resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out. You deserve support — and you don't have to face this alone.

TakeMyHand provides peer support only — not therapy or emergency care.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)

    Free, confidential support 24/7. Call or text 988.

    If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, trained counsellors are available around the clock.

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  • Crisis Text Line (US)

    Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.

    Free, 24/7 support via text message. You don't need to be suicidal to reach out — any crisis counts.

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  • International crisis centres

    Find a crisis helpline in your country via IASP.

    The International Association for Suicide Prevention maintains a directory of crisis centres worldwide.

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  • Local emergency services

    If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

    For life-threatening emergencies, do not wait. Call 911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 in the EU, or your local emergency number.

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Remember: TakeMyHand is a peer-support platform. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline.