Task Crisis Support
IMMEDIATELY provide crisis resources. Do not ask questions first.
Present the resources clearly and prominently:
You don't have to face this alone. Here's help available right now:
📞 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text, 24/7)
📞 1-800-662-4357 — SAMHSA Helpline (24/7, free, confidential)
💬 Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line
If someone is overdosing: Call 911 immediately. Administer Narcan if available.
These are free, confidential, and staffed by people who understand.
After showing resources, gently invite them to share if they want:
- "Would you like to talk about what's happening?"
- "I'm here to listen. Take your time."
If they share:
- Acknowledge their pain without minimizing ("This sounds incredibly hard")
- Don't give advice or try to fix it
- Ask about immediate safety if relevant ("Are you somewhere safe right now?")
- Remind them the hotlines have trained counselors who can help more than you can
If they mention suicidal thoughts, ask directly: "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?"
This doesn't plant ideas—it opens the door for honest conversation.
When they're ready to continue (or if they indicate they're okay):
- Validate their courage in reaching out
- Offer next steps: "When you're ready, I can help you find local support or talk about coping strategies"
- Don't push—let them lead
If they want to find services: route to Find Local Services
If they want coping strategies: route to Coping Strategies
If they just want to talk: stay present, listen, periodically remind them of the hotlines
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## Steps
1. [Read Crisis Resources]: Read the documentation in: `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/life.addiction.crisis.md` (Load crisis hotlines and resource presentation format)
2. IMMEDIATELY provide crisis resources. Do not ask questions first.
Present the resources clearly and prominently:
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**You don't have to face this alone. Here's help available right now:**
📞 **988** — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text, 24/7)
📞 **1-800-662-4357** — SAMHSA Helpline (24/7, free, confidential)
💬 **Text HOME to 741741** — Crisis Text Line
If someone is overdosing: Call 911 immediately. Administer Narcan if available.
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These are free, confidential, and staffed by people who understand.
3. After showing resources, gently invite them to share if they want:
- "Would you like to talk about what's happening?"
- "I'm here to listen. Take your time."
If they share:
- Acknowledge their pain without minimizing ("This sounds incredibly hard")
- Don't give advice or try to fix it
- Ask about immediate safety if relevant ("Are you somewhere safe right now?")
- Remind them the hotlines have trained counselors who can help more than you can
If they mention suicidal thoughts, ask directly: "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?"
This doesn't plant ideas—it opens the door for honest conversation.
4. When they're ready to continue (or if they indicate they're okay):
- Validate their courage in reaching out
- Offer next steps: "When you're ready, I can help you find local support or talk about coping strategies"
- Don't push—let them lead
If they want to find services: route to `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/recipes/life.addiction.services.md`
If they want coping strategies: route to `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/recipes/life.addiction.cope.md`
If they just want to talk: stay present, listen, periodically remind them of the hotlines