HOW TO GET HELP

In observance of May as Mental Health Month, The Oklahoman will be running this list of resources. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime — and impact their friends and loved ones, as well.

Help in a crisis

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. The number is 800-273-8255. The free and confidential Lifeline is available for everyone.

When you call the Lifeline, a skilled, trained crisis worker who works at the Lifeline network crisis center closest to you will answer the phone. This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Veterans and their loved ones can call 800-273-8255 and press 1. They will then be directed to a specialized support line.

If you are hard of hearing, you can chat with a Lifeline counselor 24/7 by going to suicidepreventionlifeline.org and clicking the “Chat” button at the top of the page, or you can contact the Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889.

For the Spanish-language Lifeline, Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio, call 888-628-9454.