Are suicide hotlines 100 % confidential or not ?!


Question: Are suicide hotlines 100 % confidential or not ?
Are suicide hotlines totally confidential or not ?

I heard that sometimes they'll send the police to you without even telling you.. And that they can track you down or something.. So please explain, is it true ?

Answers:

they are confidential. But, if it is determined you are a danger to yourself or someone else, then they are legally bound to act on your behalf.



some will call the emergency services if they genuinely believe a persons life is at risk

they have to
best wishes



not 100% of them are. But they are 100% effective around 80% of the time.




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