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You may want to contact your local crisis hotline, community mental health center, private practitioner or clergy.
If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is there to help! If you prefer, they have a confidential online chat service. Click Here