Crisis help

For you, the adult supporting a teenager.

If your teen, or you, are in danger right now, call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room.

While help is on the way

Stay close. Don't leave them alone.
Put medications, weapons and anything they could use to hurt themselves out of reach.
If they took something: keep the container and do not make them vomit.
Say little, and say it calmly. This is not the time to ask why or to argue.
If you can, ask another adult to be with you.
If they take any medication, have the name on hand.

Numbers verified in October 2026.

If your teen talks about hurting themselves or not wanting to live, here is what to do and what to say.

If what you need is guidance on who to turn to and how, see When and how to get help.

Supporting someone through a crisis is frightening and exhausting. Once the urgent part has passed, make sure you have someone to talk to, too.