Emergency help is there if needed this time of year, or any time

[Snowblind]

I didn't know if this is appropriate, but it's New Years. The last couple of weeks may have been difficult for many people, especially members of the LGBTQ2 community. But I've also been reading in the media the amount people, of all ages attempting or committing suicide this year. It saddens me but I need to remind myself that I'm a survivor from an attempt this year. If you're in trouble, reach out to someone, anyone, or call one of the numbers below. I spent 32 years as a police officer and then paramedic, helping the people who needed it or taking care of them after the act. I learned the hard way that even us who were the tough rescue people need help too. If I can come to the realization, you can too. Reach out before an attempt.

Help lines:

Canada:

 ·Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS), French or English: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7

·Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone) Canada Wide free, 24/7 texting service is accessible immediately to youth anywhere in Canada by texting TALK to 686868 to reach an English speaking Crisis Responder and TEXTO to 686868 to reach a French-speaking Crisis Responder on any text/SMS enabled cell phone.

·Kids Help Phone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada 1-800-668-6868

·First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310

·Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419

· Trans LifeLine – All Ages 1-877-330-6366

United States:

 ·LGBT National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

-Trans Hotline  US: 877-565-8860 / Canada: 877-330-6366

·National Hope Helpline at 1-800-784-2433

·National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

·The TREVOR Project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 1-866-488-7386

 US Veterans – First, after dialing the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255 then pressing "1" will get one directly to people trained to help Veterans.  Veterans (or those helping them) can also send a text message to 838255.

 

 

 

[mollyhousemouse]

2 hours ago, Snowblind said:

I didn't know if this is appropriate, but it's New Years.

i don't think that there is ever an inappropriate time to post things like this, Snowblind
i'm very glad you took the time to put it together
 

2 hours ago, Snowblind said:

But I've also been reading in the media the amount people, of all ages attempting or committing suicide this year. It saddens me but I need to remind myself that I'm a survivor from an attempt this year.

 

Happy New Year

[Wayne Gray]

Thanks for the resources @Snowblind, and I'm glad you're still around.

[Former Member]

With only a slight edit of the title, this Topic should be pinned and made permanent here.

[Former Member]

[Snowblind]

On 1/8/2020 at 12:12 AM, droughtquake said:

With only a slight edit of the title, this Topic should be pinned and made permanent here.

Do whatever you would like to the information in the post. The more who see it, the better hopefully.

[Guest]

I’ve already posted a link to this Topic in the Comments for one story chapter. It would be useful if contact information was listed for additional countries. And I’m not suggesting that you, @Snowblind, should have to do the research. There are many GA members from other places who would be much more familiar with the resources available in their own countries (especially the UK, Australia, and the EU).
;–)

[Zombie]

UK - Samaritans 116-123 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/worried-about-someone-else/myths-about-suicide/

[Guest]