Friday, September 26, 2008

Where to Call If you Need Help

If you are in a crisis and need help right away:

Call this toll-free number, available 24 hours a day, every day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a service available to anyone. You may call for yourself or for someone you care about. All calls are confidential.

You might also call a pastor in the community who you have heard is a caring person.

For statistics on suicide and suicide prevention, go here.

For help in cases of spousal abuse, go here.

For information on alcoholism and/or local meetings of AA, go here.

For help with gambling addictions, go here.

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