Life wants you here.
Life Wants You is a compassionate, practical resource for recognizing warning signs, supporting someone who is struggling, and finding professional crisis care.
Small actions can make a real difference.
Suicide is preventable. Prevention includes connection, listening, reducing immediate risk, and helping people reach appropriate care.
Learn the signs
Notice significant changes in behavior, mood, communication, or circumstances.
See warning signs →Start the conversation
Ask directly, listen without judgment, stay present, and help connect the person with support.
Learn how to talk →Connect to help
Professional crisis services and local providers can help someone move toward safety and ongoing care.
Find support →Need help right now?
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
What you can do today
Stay connected
Reach out to someone you trust. You do not have to solve everything alone.
Listen
Give the person space to talk. Avoid judgment or minimizing what they feel.
Reduce danger
If someone may act soon, stay with them when possible and help create distance from things they could use to hurt themselves.
Follow up
Keep checking in after the immediate crisis. Ongoing connection matters.