• Please remember that the problems that are causing you to think about suicide are solvable.
  • Most problems are rarely as severe as they appear when first experienced. Time and changes in circumstances may make current problems seem much smaller and less important in the long run.
  • Suicidal thoughts are treatable and there are many different treatment options available. Do not keep suicidal thoughts to yourself. Please seek help.
  • Please do not choose a desperate action to solve a temporary problem.
  • If you cannot think of solutions to your problems, it does not mean that none exist. It just means that you are currently unable to see all the different solutions by yourself.
  • Most people who think about suicide do so for relatively short periods of time. Suicidal thinking and crisis experiences are time-limited. Circumstances can change, feelings can be altered, and unexpected solutions can be found. Please do not choose suicide. You have so many reasons to live.
  • Emotional distress can block our views of life and make us disregard family ties, religion, love of nature and dreams. Those reasons to live are still present. You just have to find them again.
  • Please understand that the impact of your suicide will be profound on those who love you the most. Your loved ones are among many reasons to live.
  • Instead of choosing to suicide, choose to work on solutions by obtaining professional help and guidance now.

Call 575.607.5689 to reach an ENMU on-call counselor.

When to use a helpline and what to expect:

  • Use the helplines as soon as you feel you or a friend are in crisis. Trauma, depression, substance abuse, difficulties with family and relationships, and high stress are all valid reasons to reach out. You should never feel your problem is too small or insignificant.
  • You will never be judged for the problems you are dealing with. The counselor’s goal is to help you make healthy decisions and feel safe.
  • You will be asked some questions about your feelings, social situation, safety, and any thoughts of suicide that you or the person you are calling about might be having. Answering truthfully will help the counselor to help you.

Call 1.575.607.5689

  • Free 24/7 support for anyone in crisis or considering suicide.
  • Call for yourself or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.
  • Never ignore or underestimate remarks about suicide. If you think your friend is in immediate danger, do not leave them alone— stay there and call 911 and the counselor.

Text 1.575.825.1978

  • Free 24/7 support for anyone in crisis
  • Text from anywhere, anytime, about any type of crisis. A real-life human being (counselor) will receive the text and respond. This counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

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There are also many free apps on YouTube and Spotify.

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