
Do NOT post general "uplifting" or anti-suicide messages.This includes inviting PMs as a first resort.
Don't "advertise" yourself as a helper, authority, or role model.
Posts shouldn't include or request contact information. The rules below link to posts with details. Sort by "new" and check for posts with few or no good responses. If you're here to help please respond publicly to our OPs in need. It's fine to share what worked for you, but DO NOT advocate for or against any specific type of therapy, self-help strategy, or medication, especially street drugs or alcohol, and DO NOT diagnose people The only requirement to respond here is genuine concern, so please don't take anything you read here as professional advice. We offer non-judgemental peer support ONLY. Please note that we are NOT a hotline! We do NOT have the ability to trace the source of any posts, and we can't guarantee immediate responses. Anything that's not a direct, personal, supportive response to the OP. Trolling or incitement to suicide or any type of self-harm or violence. Pro-Suicide Posts or Comments, or any explicit discussion of suicide methods. Abuse or "tough love" including any guilt-tripping like "suicide is selfish" or "think of your loved ones". If you see anything like this in a post or comment, please message the moderators. All the following ways of responding to at-risk OPs are strictly forbidden. If you've lost someone to suicide, /r/SuicideBereavement is there for you, or you can check out our shared list of bereavement resources. If you're new here and want to help, please read these two posts before diving in. If you're concerned about someone else, you're welcome to post, also check out our talking tips and risk assessment guide. If you need help for yourself, we've got a directory of voice and chat/text hotline services and FAQs about hotlines, plus selected online resources. The SW Mod team also maintains /r/SWResources. If you see abuse, trolling, or guideline violations, click here to message us! Resources