For Friends & Peers
Sometimes a friend is the first to notice something is wrong. Learn how to recognize when someone is struggling, what to say, and how to connect them with help. Your friendship could save a life.
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#BeThe1To - 5 Action Steps
Learn the 5 evidence-based steps to help someone in crisis: Ask, Be There, Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, Follow Up. You can make a difference.
988 Lifeline - Help Someone Else
Worried about a friend or loved one? Learn how to start the conversation, what to say, and when to seek professional help. You don't have to do this alone.
Samaritans - Supporting Someone with Suicidal Thoughts
Practical guidance on how to support someone who is struggling. Learn how to listen without judgment and help them find professional support.
NIMH - 5 Action Steps to Help Someone
Evidence-based guidance from the National Institute of Mental Health on how to help someone who may be having thoughts of suicide.
Seize the Awkward
A campaign teaching young people how to reach out to friends who may be struggling. It's okay to not have the perfect words—just reaching out matters.
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