If you are experiencing suicidal thinking/impulses, overwhelming depression, or another mental health crisis, or you need help with your mental health immediately, call 325-690-1313 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm to get connected with someone today.
If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
Are you in crisis or concerned about someone? Here are some available resources:
| PHONE SUPPORT | free, confidential, 24/7 support by phone | |
| 800-758-3344 | Betty Hardwick Crisis Line | |
| 800-273-8255 | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / Veteran Crisis Line | |
| 888-628-9454 | Línea Telefónica Nacional De Suicidio | |
| 866-488-7386 | The Trevor Lifeline, Crisis Intervention for LGBTQ youth | |
| 877-565-8860 | Trans Lifeline | |
| 888-843-4564 | LGBTQ Peer Support |
What to expect when you call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- You'll hear a brief message that you've reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- You'll hear music while the Lifeline directs your call to the crisis center nearest you
- A local crisis center counselor will answer your call and help you
- The counselor will offer you referrals for mental health services if needed
| TEXT | free, confidential, 24/7 support by text | |
| 838255 | Veterans Crisis Line | |
| 741741 | Crisis Text Line (all ages 24/7) | |
| 20121 | Teen Line (child/teen) |
| CHAT | free, confidential, 24/7 support by message | |
| Veterans Crisis Text Line | Global access for American vets, service members, National Guard, Reserves, and family members and friends | |
| The Trevor Chat | LGBTQ youth | |
| LGBTQ Peer-Support Chat | LGBTQ | |
| RAINN Online Hotline | Sexual assault victims, global access | |
| Your Life Your Voice | Teen | |
| Teen Line Online | Teen | |
| 866Teenlink | Teen |
| MOBILE APPS | all developed by the Texas Suicide Prevention Council | |
| Ask & Prevent Suicides | Provides useful information to use as an educational resource as well as a crisis intervention resource for suicide prevention | |
| Hope Box | Contains messages, contact information, pictures, and scrapbook to store personalized information that promotes mental wellness and can aid persons in a mental health crisis. | |
| Suicide Safer Home | Offers practical tips for concerned parents and adult family caregivers for keeping families suicide safer. |
| LOCAL RESOURCES | ||
| 325-691-0030 | Oceans Behavioral Hospital, 4225 Woods Place, Abilene | |
| 325-690-5100 | Betty Hardwick Center, 2616 S. Clack St, Abilene | |
| 325-673-6489 | Serenity House, 1546 N. 2nd St, Abilene |
If you are worried that someone you know is considering suicide:
The situation is an emergency and immediate action is needed if any of these signs are present:
- in the act of hurting or killing him or herself, has a weapon or other lethal means
- threatening to hurt or kill him or herself
- looking for ways to hurt or kill him or herself, talking about a plan to do so
- talking about death or suicide and is acting anxious or agitated
- talking about death or suicide and is intoxicated or "high" on drugs
If any of these are present:
- Call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Don't leave the person alone.
- Remove all lethal means (weapons, medications, etc.) from the vicinity
- Take the person to a nearby Emergency Room or walk-in psychiatric crisis clinic
- Do not put yourself in danger; if you are concerned about your own safety, call 911
