Nightlight, I've called a crisis line and found it helpful. My experience, although limited, was the people are extremely genuine and in no way minimize your experience or feelings. I wasn't in crisis like needed to go to a clinic but my thoughts were progressively destructive and I didn't know what to do so I called. Even after learning I wasn't in imminent danger to myself or others the lovely people stayed on the phone to chat and provide reassurance and support. Dialing the phone was intimidated and a few times I hung before anyone answered but finally I stumbled my way through a greating and so glad I did.

We are here and we care about you.