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If you are concerned about someone being suicidal...

If you are feeling suicidal, please contact your local crisis line or counselling centre. We are not a counselling service and we must refer you on.

There are several ways to find assistance:

Check your phone directory for the listing of your local crisis centre.

Access the list of Canadian and American crisis centres from this web-page.

• On-line counselling is available at the following addresses and sites:
  • http://www.befrienders.org/ - A 24-Hour confidential e-mail service by the Samaritans)
  • http://www.kidshelpphone.ca - A service for young people - also addresses issues other than suicide.
  • National Crisis Helpline - for use in locating the nearest crisis service in the United States. Phone Toll Free 1-800-999-9999
  • http://www.metanoia.org/suicide - Contains conversations and writings for suicidal persons to read. If you're feeling at all suicidal, be sure to read this page before you take any action. It might just save your life.
  • San Francisco Suicide Prevention (SFSP) - Services are provided 24 hours a day by over 250 trained volunteers. Basic information on suicide (warning signs, advice, statistics and more) is also featured.
  • Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, California Services provided include 24-Hour Telephone Counseling, Grief Counseling, Stress Counseling, Community Education Program, Seniors Program.
  • Boys Town National Crisis Line - 24 hours a day, every day: the only national crisis line that children and parents can call with any problem, any time. The Hotline is staffed by caring professionals. Phone toll free 1-800-448-3000, or for TDD call 800-448-1833.

  You have made the right choice to look for help. We hope you will contact someone right away.