Crisis Resources
If you're in crisis, please reach out for help immediately. You are not alone.
In Immediate Danger?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call emergency services:
Crisis Hotlines Worldwide
Free, confidential support available 24/7
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
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Brazil
CVV - Centro de Valorização da Vida
188
Apoio emocional gratuito e confidencial 24 horas.
Visit Website →Spain
Russia
Portugal
Online Support Resources
Additional resources for mental health support
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Global directory of crisis centers and hotlines.
Visit Resource →DBT Crisis Survival Skills
Immediate techniques to help you through a crisis moment
STOP Skill
- SStop - Freeze! Don't react.
- TTake a step back - Get unstuck.
- OObserve - Notice what's happening.
- PProceed mindfully - Act with awareness.
TIPP Skill
- TTemperature - Use cold water on your face.
- IIntense exercise - Move your body.
- PPaced breathing - Breathe slowly.
- PPaired muscle relaxation - Tense and release.
Remember: These skills are not a substitute for professional help. If you're in crisis, please reach out to one of the hotlines above or contact emergency services.
You Don't Have to Face This Alone
Worth Living provides tools to support your DBT journey, but we're not a crisis service. If you're in crisis, please use the resources above.