Please read their individual terms to get a clearer view of their personal policies. The above information is generalized and may not apply exactly to all chat services. ‣ If something comes up that you have to tend to, you should either inform the person that you will be back shortly or terminate the chat ‣ Try to focus all your attention on the chat ‣ Do not be abusive or disrespectful to the person you are chatting with Try to use a strong and reliable internet connection. While you can opt to join a suicide prevention chat at any time, it may be best to ensure that you have a few undisturbed minutes, so that you can focus your attention on the chat. If you are really concerned about your privacy being compromised (from trackers, websites, hackers, internet service providers etc), you can simply use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Some online suicide prevention chats offer encryption to help protect your privacy. If the chat provider you choose is not available, please select another or call a hotline.
Not all suicide prevention chats are available 24hrs a day.
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‣ You are free to speak about whatever is bothering you ‣ The person you will be speaking with will be empathetic and understanding ‣ The person you will be speaking with will not judge you WHAT TO EXPECT IN A SUICIDE PREVENTION CHAT Convenient - Even if someone else is close by, you can still chat online without them hearing your conversation.Free - There isn’t a cost attached to joining a suicide prevention chat.
Online chatting can help to alleviate stress and even help you to put preventative measures in place. Therapeutic - Although not necessarily as beneficial as actual therapy, talking to someone via an online suicide chat can be a great place to vent and get helpful advice about some of the issues that you may be facing.Accessible - You can chat from your computer or from almost any mobile device.To find out if a specific chat is right for you, you should read their terms.īENEFITS OF AN ONLINE SUICIDE PREVENTION CHAT Some chats are open to anyone of any age and any sex, while others are targeted to specific demographics (eg: a Teenchat might be targeted strictly toward teens, a Veteranchat might be targeted strictly toward veterans). Online suicide prevention chats are usually open to anyone who is depressed, overwhelmed, going through a difficult situation, having trouble coping, taking safety precautions, or just need someone to talk to.
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