Ready to be a part of protecting mental health and preventing suicide? | The Jed Foundation

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Ready to be a part of protecting mental health and preventing suicide?

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults in our country. Our goal is to change that, and we can only do it with the support of passionate—and compassionate people—like you. Thank you for joining us in this important work.

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How we help teens and young adults

The Jed Foundation (JED) protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today and tomorrow. We do this by equipping individuals, strengthening schools, and mobilizing communities.

Get Help Now

If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7. 

You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.