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Suicide Prevention

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It’s important to know that there is free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people in distress, as well as for prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Please see available help at the links below.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Phone Number: 988 OR 1 (800) 273-8255
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Our skilled, judgment-free counselors are here to provide compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.

Trans Lifeline

Website: https://translifeline.org/
Phone Number: (877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

The Trevor Lifeline

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Phone Number: 1 (8​66) 488-7386
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.

MPESD Board Policy 5141.52 - Suicide Prevention