If you have fantasies or mental images about hurting yourself or have other suicidal thoughts, get help right away by taking one of these actions:

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• Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

• Call a suicide hotline number. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) any time of day. Use that same number and press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

• Call your mental health provider, doctor or other health care provider.

• Reach out to a loved one, close friend, trusted peer or co-worker.

• Contact someone from your faith community.

• Go to the urgent care or emergency room the closest to you