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988 is a direct connection 24/7 to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, suicide crisis, or substance use. People can also contact 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need behavioral health support or need help meeting your family’s needs. It is free, confidential and answered by trained professionals at the Helpline Center in Sioux Falls.
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Professionals at the Helpline Center in Sioux Falls are trained to connect individuals to appropriate community-based resources or government agency programs. Every day people turn to 211 for information and support. The call or text is free and confidential.
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Help Yourself

If you're experiencing any kind of mental health-related distress, suicide crisis or struggling with substance use issues, there are options that can help. 988 is a convenient and confidential way to take the first steps toward feeling better.

988 connects you directly to locally trained professionals at the Helpline Center. It's free, confidential and available 24/7, 365. You talk to someone who cares.

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How to Ask for Help

Sharing your thoughts with someone else can be intimidating. But honesty is always best. Letting someone know what you’re feeling makes your experience less isolating and makes it easier to get the help you need.

If you’re having suicidal thoughts, here are a few ideas for getting the conversation started.

  • “I feel alone, and I’m having suicidal thoughts. Can we talk?”
  • “I don’t want to die, but I’m having painful thoughts. Can we chat?”
  • “I don’t feel safe right now. Are you free to talk?”
  • “I’m worried I might hurt myself. I could use your support.”
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Feeling Overwhelmed? 

If you’re going through emotional distress, try to take a breath and remember that you’re not the most rational version of yourself at the moment. The thoughts and feelings you’re experiencing are temporary. A few things to keep in mind:

Others might see solutions.

While you might not be able to think of solutions to your problems, there is always a better answer than suicide. A counselor, or sometimes even a friend, can help you see things from a different perspective and find a way through them without having to harm yourself.

Suicidal thinking is usually associated with problems that can be treated.

People don’t necessarily want to end their lives — they want to end the pain they’re currently experiencing. So, you might start to feel better if you can identify other solutions.

Suicidal crises are almost always temporary.

Although it might seem like your pain will never end, it’s important to understand that crises don’t last forever. Solutions can be found, feelings can change and unexpected, positive events can shift your viewpoint. Suicide is sometimes referred to as “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” Don’t let one decision rob you of better times that will come your way. You are not alone.

Problems are often more managable than they seem at first.

Job loss, financial issues, loss of loved ones and other stressful events seem catastrophic while they’re happening. But over time — while they can still be sensitive times to think about — those feelings become easier to deal with.

Reasons for living can help a person in pain. 

You may be able to strengthen your connection with life if you consider what’s important to you. What gives your life meaning? Your family, your faith, your love of art or nature? Your dreams and goals for the future? These are just a few of the many aspects of life that can provide meaning and hope — and that we can lose sight of during times of emotional distress. Talking to someone can help you explore and reconnect to your reasons for living.

Remember you don't have to go through it alone.

If you’re going through a crisis, remember: You don’t have to go through it alone. There are people that care, options that can help and better days ahead. 988 is a safe and convenient place to start — you can call, text or chat at any time of day to get connected with a licensed counselor.