You are not alone.

If you’re struggling right now—or worried about someone you care about—please know this: help is available, and you don’t have to go through this alone.

Thoughts of suicide can feel overwhelming, isolating, and urgent. But they can pass, and there are people who truly want to listen, support you, and help you stay safe.

Small Actions to Help

If you’re struggling, even a small step can help shift the moment:

  • Reach out to one person you trust
  • Change your environment (go outside, sit in a different room)
  • Remove anything you could use to harm yourself
  • Focus on getting through the next 10 minutes, not everything at once
  • Remind yourself: this feeling is temporary, even if it doesn’t feel that way

 

Talk to Someone 24/7

You deserve to be heard—any time, day or night.

If You Need Help Now

If you are in immediate danger or feel like you might act on suicidal thoughts:

  • Call 911 (or your local emergency number)
  • Go to the nearest emergency room
  • Stay with someone you trust, or ask someone to stay with you.

 

If You’re Concerned About Someone Else

It’s okay to step in—you could make a life-saving difference.

  • Ask directly: “Are you thinking about hurting yourself?”
  • Listen without judgment or trying to fix everything
  • Stay with them if they’re in immediate danger
  • Help connect them to professional support (like 988)
  • Trust your instincts—if you’re worried, act now
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Send a text to 838255 OR call 988 and press 1.
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

You matter. Your life has value—even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.

There are people who care deeply about you, including people you haven’t met yet. With support, things can change. Please reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.

Helpful Resources

Food Resources

Food Bank for the Heartland  (takes you to map on website to find a food pantry near you)
SNAP can help you find a pantry or apply for SNAP benefits: Nebraska residents call 1-855-444-5556. Iowa residents call 1-855-944-3663
Bellevue Food Pantry: 1912 Hancock St, Bellevue, NE 68005
Heartland Hope Mission: 15555 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE 68144
Catholic Charities(CC): 5211 S 31st St, Omaha, NE 68107
Holy Ghost Pantry, St. Vincent De Paul: 5219 S 53rd St. Omaha, NE 68117
Intercultural Senior Center: 5545 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106

Domestic Violence Shelters and Resources

Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program 1215 Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Women’s Center for Advancement 3801 Harney St, Omaha, Ne 68131
Heartland Family Service
Open Door Mission / Lydia House 2809 N 29th ST E, Omaha, NE 68110
 Notre Dame Sisters. 3501 State St, Omaha, NE 68112