If you feel like you may be at risk for hurting yourself or someone you love, please let someone know. If you have a supportive adult you can trust, let them know. Most counties in the U.S. have a phone number you can call if you are in crisis and the person on the other line will help you figure out what to do.
In Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, call resolve Crisis Services at 1.888.796.8226
If you live somewhere else, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 and they will connect you with your local crisis center.
Otherwise, you can call 911.
Other resources include:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is an online crisis resource from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
IMALIVE is a virtual crisis center where 100% of the volunteers are trained in crisis intervention.
Crisis Text Line (which can also be contacted by texting “START” to 741-741) links users to a live, trained Crisis Counselor who promptly responds, all from a secure online platform.
resolve Crisis Services is a website with information on a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service that’s free to all Allegheny County residents.
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine is a resource to help adolescents find an adolescent health professional near them.