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Toll-Free Suicide Hotlines in the U. S.

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com

Updated February 25, 2009

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You do not have to go through this alone. These toll-free suicide hotlines in the U. S. are waiting to take your call.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Deaf Hotline: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Boystown Hotline:

1-800-448-3000

Covenant House Nineline:

1-800-999-9999

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