prolonged sadness is a work of fiction, depicting suicidal thoughts, and a suicide attempt. this is no way, shape, or form romanticizing mental illnesses. if you or anyone you know is experiencing something related to the heavy theme of this story, seek help. there is no shame in getting better, and there is always someone there.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(toll-free)-800-273-8255
Alcohol and Drug Helpline- (800) 821-4357
Child Help USA National Child Abuse Hotline- (800) 422-4453
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- (800) 273-TALK (8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline- (800) 442-HOPE (4673)
Samaritans (UK Crisis Help, Anywhere in the UK or Ireland)- 116 123
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National US Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
MEDICAL
American Association of Poison Control Centers
(800) 222-1222
America Social Health: STD Hotline
(800) 227-8922
OTHER
Shoplifters Anonymous
(800) 848-9595
Awareness and Prevention
(800) 931-2237
San Francisco Sex Information:
(415) 989 SFSI
Teen Help Adolescent Resources
(800) 840-5704
PREGNANCY
Planned Parenthood Hotline
(800) 230-PLAN (230-7526)
RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-HOPE
National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/ Sexual Abuse
(800) 799-7233
Abuse Victim Hotline
(866) 662-4535
RUNNING AWAY
National Runaway Switchboard
(800) 231-6946
National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
Child Find of America
(800) 426-5678
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
(800) 262-2463
