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suicide hotline
ok well..I wanted to know if there's a certain number I can call or a place I can visit for people dealing with depression/suicide/self-mutilation? I want to be able to talk to someone and get help without my parents knowing. I really don't want to go down this road again. I went through all of this before and finally my parents think everything is fine and dandy. I swear if they found out..it'd be like re-opening wounds and we'd be back at step one. Help please!
yours,
Michellemonster
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There are many different suicide hotlines that you can call toll-free. Here are a few, varying by state:
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And you can always call the national hotline if you're unable to call locally.
National Suicide Hotlines (USA)
Toll-Free / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)---Deaf Hotline
And here are a few more about suicide:
Suicide & Crisis Hotline
1-800-999-9999
Suicide Hotline - (National Adolescent)
800-621-4000
There are also hotlines specifically for self-injury so you can talk to people who have struggled through the same thing:
SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives Program
www.selfinjury.com
1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
There are also many teen help lines nowadays that you can call and talk about many different problems on:
Teen Helpline
1-800-400-0900
TeenLine
1-800-522-8336
And here is a neat link to something called Boys Town:
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In which they have a hotline number (1-800-448-3000). They claim to they can help:
"...with suicide prevention, depression, school issues, parenting troubles, runaways, relationship problems, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, chemical dependency, anger and much more."
I hope that you find your way through this struggle quickly. I know it can be a hard road to travel and if you aren't willing to open up to your parents it's going to be a lot harder. Remember that your parents are there to help you, not hurt you. They may be helpful at giving you advice or finding you some reliable help so you don't have to journey alone.
Please consider reaching out to your parents. Yes, they may be confused and scared but I know you are too. If you're truly seeking help then they will see this as an opportunity to help you and not a troubled teen seeking the wrong type of attention. They aren't going to be disappointed that you've slipped up, it will just make them aware of your situation and the fact that you do need help.
I hope all goes well and you find the right help you're seeking.
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Visit this site:
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or call one of these numbers:
1-800-784-2433
1-800-273-8255
and TTY for the deaf:
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
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