FOR IMMEDIATE HELP

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Mental illnesses can be treated. If you are a child or teen, talk to your parents, school counselor, or health care provider. If you are a parent and need help starting a conversation with your child or teen about mental health, visit http://www.mentalhealth.gov/. If you are unsure where to go for help, ask your pediatrician or family doctor or visit NIMH’s Help for Mental Illnesses webpage. Many schools have dedicated counselors and mental health professionals to help students. 

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It may be helpful to save several emergency numbers to your cell phones. The ability to get immediate help for yourself or for a friend can make a difference.

• The phone number for a trusted friend or relative

• The non-emergency number for the local police department

• The Crisis Text Line: 741741

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).