If you or someone you care about is struggling with thoughts of suicide, overwhelming despair, or emotional pain that feels unbearable, support is available. You don’t have to navigate this alone, and reaching out can make a difference.

Suicidal thoughts are more common than many people realize, especially during times of intense stress, loss, trauma, or mental health challenges. These thoughts are not a personal failure — they are a signal that something inside needs care, understanding, and support.

Suicidal thoughts don’t always look the same, and they don’t always involve talking directly about wanting to die. Warning signs can include:

• Talking about feeling hopeless, trapped, or like a burden

• Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities

• Significant changes in mood, sleep, or behavior

• Expressing intense guilt, shame, or emotional pain

• Giving away belongings or saying goodbye in unusual ways

• Increased use of substances or reckless behavior

If you notice these signs in yourself or someone else, it’s important to take them seriously.

If You Are in Immediate Danger

If you are feeling unsafe or believe you may act on suicidal thoughts right now, please seek immediate help:

• Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

Support is available 24/7, confidential, and free. You deserve help in this moment.

If You’re Struggling but Not in Immediate Crisis

You may be experiencing thoughts like:

• “I don’t want to die, I just want the pain to stop.”

• “I feel exhausted and overwhelmed.”

• “I don’t see a way forward right now.”

These experiences matter. You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to ask for help.

Talking with a licensed mental health professional can help you:

• Understand what’s driving these thoughts

• Develop coping strategies to manage intense emotions

• Create a safety plan tailored to your situation

• Build support and reduce isolation

Therapy offers a space where you can speak openly, without judgment, and at your own pace.

How Bridge to Balance Can Help

At Bridge to Balance, we approach suicide prevention with compassion, care, and clinical expertise. Our therapists are trained to support individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, and related mental health challenges.

We provide:

• Trauma-informed, client-centered therapy

• Support for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions

• Individualized safety planning when appropriate

• A calm, respectful environment focused on emotional safety

Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for someone you care about, we are here to help guide the next steps.

Supporting Someone Else

If someone you love may be struggling:

• Listen without judgment

• Take their feelings seriously

• Encourage professional support

• Reach out for guidance yourself if you’re unsure what to do

You don’t have to have all the answers to be supportive.

If you’re not ready yet, please keep crisis resources close and know that help is always available. 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or text/call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 
Help is available 24/7.