Is this a replacement for therapy or medical care?

No. This page is a support resource, not therapy, diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, or crisis care.

Should I use this if I am not safe?

If you might hurt yourself or are not safe, call or text 988 in the U.S., contact emergency services, or get near a trusted person now.

Can Christians use practical tools like this?

Yes. Practical support can be part of faithful care. It does not replace prayer or Scripture, and it does not compete with professional help.

If you might hurt yourself or are not safe right now

Call or text 988 in the U.S. now, contact emergency services, or get near a trusted person. You do not need to settle a spiritual question alone while you are in immediate danger.

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What to Do in the Next 10 Minutes

A crisis-safe, low-capacity guide for the next ten minutes when you feel overwhelmed or unsafe.

Last updated: May 2026

Quick Answer

If you might hurt yourself or are not safe, call or text 988 in the U.S. now, call emergency services, or get near a trusted person. Then focus only on the next ten minutes.

Written with care

Written by Dan Larson, creator of Still Here Faith. Dan writes from lived experience with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and Christian faith. He is not a therapist, doctor, or pastor.

This page is written for encouragement and resource navigation. It is not therapy, diagnosis, medical advice, treatment, pastoral care, or crisis care. Therapy, medication, medical support, pastoral care, Scripture, prayer, and trusted relationships can all be part of faithful care.

Safety-first note: If you might hurt yourself, feel unable to stay safe, or are in immediate danger, call or text 988 in the U.S., contact emergency services, or get near a trusted person now. Do not use this page instead of crisis support.

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial standards · Medical disclaimer · Resource review policy

What this page covers:

A simple next step
When to get more help
A printable companion resource
Related Still Here resources

Start here

This resource is designed to be small, practical, and low-pressure. It is not therapy, diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, or crisis care.

Use this when

Call/text 988 or emergency services if safety is uncertain.
Move near another person if possible.
Send one simple text asking someone to stay with you.
Put distance between yourself and anything that could make you less safe.
Use one breath, one sip of water, and one tiny prayer as support - not as the only action.

A gentle Christian frame

Needing support does not mean your faith is weak. Prayer, Scripture, therapy, medication, pastoral care, medical care, and safe relationships can work together.

One tiny next step

Choose one bullet from this page and stop there. One tiny faithful step is enough for right now.

Trusted next steps

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate crisis support in the U.S.

Helpful sources and starting points

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 24/7 U.S. crisis support by call, text, or chat.
SAMHSA 988 Partner Toolkit - Public information about 988 crisis support.
AFSP Suicide Prevention Resources - Suicide prevention and loss support resources.

External links are starting points, not endorsements. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services or call/text 988 in the U.S.

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