November Afternoon, Stapleton Park
John Atkinson Grimshaw

Yesterday I found out that one of my former co-workers ended his own life the day before.

I will put this resource here.

I hope that if you are in that dark place that some of us visit and that some of us never return from you will reach out for help.

Don’t go there.

Go somewhere, go anywhere but don’t go there.

From the FCC Website:

Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

988 Lifeline voice, text, and chat options are offered in Spanish. To call a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor, dial 988 and then press “2.” To text with a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor, text AYUDA to 988. To chat with a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor, visit https://988lifeline.org/es/chat/. In addition, you can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counselor by texting “Q” to 988 or by pressing “3” when calling. Also, people can chat at 988lifeline.org for themselves or a loved one who may need crisis support.