What if I or someone I know is in crisis?

Review the symptoms of clinical depression.

If you are thinking about harming yourself, or know someone who is, tell someone who can help immediately:

• Call your doctor.
   
• Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room to get immediate help, or ask a friend or family member to help you do these things.

• Make sure you or the suicidal person is not left alone.

• Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

National Suicide Hotlines United States of America

Toll-Free | 24 hours a day | 7 days a week

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Feeling isolated? Just need someone to talk to?
Compassionate Ear (Sponsored by Mental Health Association of the Heartland)

Toll-Free | 4:00 - 10:00 PM | 7 days a week
913-281-2251 (local KC area)
866-WARM EAR | 866-927-6327 (toll free)

Mental Help Line
913-281-2221
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F

Hearing Impaired Hotline:

1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)

List of hotlines by state:

http://www.suicidehotlines.com