Stay Safe at All Times

Get professional help immediately if you

• have an urge to harm yourself or someone else
• feel unsafe because of your partner's behavior or threats
• feel unsafe because of the other person's behavior or threats

Don't hesitate to get help, even if you are unsure it is a crisis.
You could save a life.

These hotlines offer 24 hour support services. Compassionate people will talk with you and help you take appropriate steps.

• National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• Maryland Crisis Hotline: 800-422-0009
• Fairfax County, VA Emergency Services: 703-573-5679 (open to all)
• Washington, DC Crisis Helpline: 1-888-7-WE-HELP / 1-888-793-4357

If you or someone else is in immediate danger

• call 9-1-1
• go to the nearest emergency room or ask someone to take you