When you need help right now
If you believe your child, or someone else, is in immediate danger, trust your instincts.
You don't have to figure this out on your own.
When You Need Immediate Help
911
If there is an immediate risk to someone's safety, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Tap to call 911988Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Tap to call or text 988For people outside the United States: Contact your local emergency services or crisis service.
For Parents
If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, your role is not to have all the answers. Your role is to help keep them safe and connect them with people who are trained to help.
You are not expected to carry this alone.
Important Safety Boundary
The Quiet Signs provides educational resources and practical guidance for parents. It is not a substitute for emergency medical care, mental health treatment, or professional diagnosis.