Helping yourself

There is also a national crisis text line that can be reached by texting the letters "IN" to 741-741.

In addition, many communities in Indiana have dedicated local hotlines that can connect you with someone who is trained and ready to talk about your feelings.

Indiana suicide hotlines

Anderson, Indiana

• Anderson Center of Saint John's Health System
  • Crisis assessment lines 24/7
  • 1-765-646-8444
  • 1-800-435-9143
• Boone County Mental Health Association
  • Suicide and referral line 24/7
  • 1-765-482-1599

Carmel, Indiana

• Behavior Corp serving Boone, Hamilton, and Marion Counties
  • Emergency and crisis services 24/7
  • 1-317-574-1252
  • 1-800-560-4038

Elkhart County, Indiana

• Elkhart information and services
  • Crisis hotline crisis intervention, suicide prevention, information, and referral 24/7
  • 1-574-293-8671
  • TTY 1-574-293-4944

Evansville, Indiana

• Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center
  • Emergency services 24/7
  • 1-812-423-7791

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Adult and Child Center serving Johnson and Marion Counties
  • Crisis services 24/7
  • 1-317-882-5122
  • 1-877-882-5122

• Gallahue Mental Health Services serving Hancock, Marion and Shelby Counties
  • Behavioral care and crisis services 24/7
  • 1-317-621-5700
  • 1-800-662-3445

• Families First
  • Crisis and suicide hotline suicide prevention, crisis intervention, information and referral 24/7
  • 1-317-251-7575
  • Teen Link — a confidential peer support and crisis line for youth ages 11 to 19 Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • 1-317-255-8336

• Midtown Community Mental Health Center serving Marion County
  • Crisis hotline 24/7
  • 1-317-630-7791

Lafayette, Indiana

• Lafayette Crisis Center serving Tippecanoe and White Counties
  • Crisis hotlines 24/7
  • 1-765-742-0244
  • 1-877-419-1632
  • Teen line
  • 1-765-423-1872
  • First call information and referral
  • 2-1-1 or call 1-765-423-2255

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

• Community Mental Health Center serving Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, and St. Leon Counties
  • Crisis hotlines 24/7
  • 1-812-537-1302
  • 1-877-849-1248

Madison County, Indiana

• Madison County contact and help
  • Help line 24/7
  • 1-765-649-5211
  • Teen line 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week
  • 1-765-608-5400

South Bend, Indiana

• Madison Center serving Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall, Porter, and St. Joseph Counties
  • Help line 24/7
  • 1-574-234-0061
  • 1-877-234-0061

Terre Haute, Indiana

• Vigo County Lifeline serving Terre Haute and Vigo County
  • Crisis hotline 24/7
  • 1-812-235-8333

Less urgent self-care steps you should take include finding a mental health professional or support group if you find your feelings to be overwhelming or think talking to someone would help you. Develope and utilize a support network both in person and online and making a safety plan. Such a plan would help you recognize your personal warning signs, identify successful coping strategies, include contacts of helpful friends and family members, as well as professionals, in times of crisis. This is a great step to ensure that your environment is safe as possible.