If you are in crisis
A real human, right now.
Banyan is not therapy, not medical care, and not a crisis service. If you are thinking about ending your life, harming yourself, or harming someone else — please put this tab aside for a moment and reach a trained human now. They want to hear from you.
United States & Canada
988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
United Kingdom
Samaritans — 116 123
Free, 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Ireland
Samaritans — 116 123
Free, 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 112 or 999.
Anywhere else
Trained listeners by country. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number.
Small things that help right now
- If someone is with you, tell them what is happening. You don't have to find the perfect words.
- If you are alone, do one small grounding act: a glass of water, opening a window, going into another room.
- Put distance between yourself and anything you could use to hurt yourself.
- Stay on the phone with the line above until it feels even slightly more bearable.