Finding Help and Support

Chronic pain can be emotionally and financially devastating. The following resources are provided to help you find emotional support and help for your pain.

If You Are In Crisis

If you are considering harming yourself and need someone to talk to right away, we ask you to take any of the following steps immediately, explain your intention and ask for help.

• Call your mental health counselor
• Call 911
• Call a suicide prevention/crisis hot line
  • 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255

  • Para obtener asistencia en español, llame al 1-888-628-9454

• Call your medical professional
• Go to a hospital emergency room

If you are considering suicide, please contact one of the organizations below. They are dedicated to helping people get through their crisis.

• American Association of Suicidology (202-237-2280)

• National Hopeline Network

• National Institute of Mental Health

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• SAMHSA Mental Health Services

• Suicide Crisis Center

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: 1-877-GET-SPRC (1-877-438-7772)

If You Are a Veteran or in the Military

Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates a national suicide prevention hotline for veterans to ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals.

• Call 1-800-273-8255 and press "1" to reach the VA hotline.

Finding Someone To Talk To

If you are feeling sad or overwhelmed, it might help to talk to someone. Tell a family member, friend, therapist, minister, priest or rabbi or anyone who cares for you about how you are feeling. It is important to remember that you are not alone. If you think you or a loved one might be depressed, click here to learn about the signs of depression.

To find a social worker, psychologist or counselor, please click on the following:

• National Association of Social Workers
• American Psychological Association
• National Board of Certified Counselors

Click on the link below to visit APF's online pain support community:

• PainAid: Online Chats and Discussions

Pain Management Specialists

Find a pain treatment facility or a health care provider who specializes in pain management.

• Find A Pain Practitioner

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