Are You in Crisis?
Chronic pain can be devastating in many ways. The following resources are provided to help you find emotional support and help for your pain if you are in crisis.
If you are considering harming yourself or experiencing suicidal thoughts, take any of the following steps immediately, explain your intention and ask for help.
- Call 911
- Go to a hospital emergency room
- Call a suicide prevention/crisis hot line
- 800-784-2433 (800-SUICIDE) or 800-273-8255 (TALK)
- If you are deaf or hearing-impaired, call (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
- Para obtener asistencia en español, llame al 1-888-628-9454 o 1-800-784-2432 (800-SUICIDA)
- Call your mental health counselor
- Call your medical professional
If you are depressed or feel like there's no hope, please contact one of the organizations below. You are not alone. There are people and organizations dedicated to helping you get through this crisis.
- National Hopeline Network (800-422-4673)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255)
- SAMHSA Mental Health Services Locator
If You Are a Veteran or in the Military
Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates a national suicide prevention hotline and live online chat option for veterans to ensure veterans have round-the-clock access to trained professionals.
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Call 800-273-8255 and press "1" to reach the VA hotline.
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Chat live with a crisis counselor and get help.
New! All active-duty military, civilians, family members and contractors now have toll-free European access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line.
- The Lifeline is available by dialing DSN 118 from any Army garrison DSN phone or commercially via a toll-free European number, 00800-1273-TALK (8255). The toll-free number can be dialed from fixed-line telephones and most cell phones in Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
- A live Internet-based chat service is also available at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Finding Someone To Talk To
If you are feeling sad or overwhelmed, it might help to talk to someone. Tell a family member, friend, therapist, minister, priest or rabbi or anyone who cares for you about how you are feeling. It is important to remember that you are not alone. If you think you or a loved one might be depressed, click here to learn about the signs of depression.
To find a social worker, psychologist or counselor, please click on the following:
- National Association of Social Workers
- American Psychological Association
- National Board of Certified Counselors
APF's online pain support community offers information, support and hope:
