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Need to talk to someone now?

You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. These lines are free, answered by trained people, and open day and night. Losing a job can shake anyone; talking helps.

United States

Somewhere else?
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988, or chat online · 24/7, free and confidential

    Text and chat are also available in Spanish.

  • Crisis Text Line

    Text HOME to 741741 · 24/7, free

    Text HOLA to 741741 for Spanish. Message and data rates may apply.

  • Emergency

    Call 911 · Any time you or someone else is in danger

If you might act on thoughts of harming yourself, or you are in danger, call 988 now, or 911 for an emergency.

Other countries

Canada

  • 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

    Call or text 9-8-8 · 24 hours a day, every day

    In English or French.

  • Emergency

    Call 9-1-1 · Any time you or someone else is in danger

United Kingdom

  • Samaritans

    Call 116 123 · 24 hours, free from any phone

    The number won't show up on your phone bill.

  • Shout

    Text SHOUT to 85258 · 24/7, free and confidential

  • Emergency

    Call 999 · Any time you or someone else is in danger

Outside these countries, call your local emergency number.

While you wait

  • Sit somewhere safe.
  • Put distance between you and anything you could use to hurt yourself.
  • Stay near someone, or keep someone on the phone.

Hard moments pass, and people get through them every day. You can too.

Losing work is hard on everyone

Money worry, lost routine and lost colleagues add up. When you're ready, these can help with the slower weeks.

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Each number comes from the service's own website. WUUUH is not affiliated with these services and does not see who calls or texts them.

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