You are not alone

If you are thinking about ending your life or you are not safe right now, please reach out to someone today. These lines are free and confidential, and the people who answer want to hear from you.

• Anywhere: findahelpline.com lists a free line for your country.
• US & Canada: call or text 988
• UK & Ireland: Samaritans 116 123
• Switzerland: Die Dargebotene Hand 143
• Germany: Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111
• Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14

In an emergency, call 112 (Europe) or 911 (North America).

What this place is, and is not

If Not This Life is a community of strangers who share memories and feelings. It is not a crisis service, and no one here is a doctor or counsellor. Moderators read the forums, but not around the clock.

Talking helps. If writing here makes today a little lighter, we are glad you came. If today is too heavy, please call one of the lines above as well.