List of suicide crisis lines
List of Suicide Crisis Lines
A suicide crisis line (also known as a suicide hotline) is a telephone number that people can call to get immediate emergency telephone counseling, usually by trained volunteers. The lines are intended to prevent suicide by providing a resource for those who are desperate or in distress.
Pronunciation
- Suicide: /ˈsuːɪsaɪd/
- Crisis: /ˈkraɪsɪs/
- Line: /laɪn/
Etymology
The term "suicide" comes from the Latin suicidium, from sui caedere, "to kill oneself". "Crisis" originates from the Greek krisis meaning "decision". "Line" in this context, refers to a direct telephone line and comes from the Old English līne.
Related Terms
- Suicide: The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
- Crisis: A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
- Hotline: A direct telephone line set up for a specific purpose, especially for use in emergencies or for communication between two specified locations.
- Counseling: The provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties.
- Distress: Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
List of Suicide Crisis Lines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: A United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
- Samaritans (charity): A registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.
- Lifeline (crisis support service): An Australian charity providing 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Telefonseelsorge: A telephone counseling service in Germany, which is free of charge and anonymous.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on List of suicide crisis lines
- Wikipedia's article - List of suicide crisis lines
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