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cinemachick t1_iwx3yho wrote

Obligatory post: if you are in the US, you can call 988 to reach mental health services (with the caveat that they are allowed to get law enforcement involved)

If you're dealing with suicidal thoughts in general and need someone to talk to, PM me, I know what it's like and am happy to lend an ear

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[deleted] t1_iwx7qm7 wrote

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NanditoPapa t1_iwxl6vr wrote

There are many exceptions to patient/client confidentiality laws. Illegal activity, like drug use, can be disclosed. This keeps many people away from therapy and could cause some people reaching out for help to end up in jail or forced rehabilitation. Add in that law enforcement officers are rarely (and certainly not fully) trained to deal with mental health situations...until the laws in the US are overhauled people in a bad situation using this number could find themselves in an even worse situation.

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LordAcorn t1_ix0715x wrote

>with the caveat that they are allowed to get law enforcement involved)

Ie they will arrest you and then charge you for the privilege

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