What is your pathway for healing?

Published on September 10, 2025 by Glasswing

Empathy, understanding, and support can make all the difference.

Every September, we come together to observe World Suicide Prevention Day and raise awareness around suicide prevention. This day was established by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with the goal of raising awareness about this issue and highlighting ways to prevent it.

The aim is to emphasize the importance of mental health and well-being, as well as to share ways to care for ourselves and others.

At the following link (in Spanish), you can find more information about recognizing warning signs and taking key actions if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis.

Hotlines

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult situation that makes you reconsider your will to live or affects your mental health and well-being, you can call the national emotional support and mental health crisis hotline. Below is detailed information by country:

Colombia

• Nationwide: call the emotional support and mental health crisis hotline at 106, or the emergency line 123.
• In Cesar and Bolívar departments: call the mental health hotline 125.
• In Medellín: call the Amiga Line (604) 444 4448, and in the rest of Antioquia: (604) 440 7649.
  

Costa Rica

• Aquí Estoy Line – Ministry of Public Education, available to students and their families. Hours: Mon–Fri, 7am–3pm. (506) 2459-1598 / (506) 2459-1599
• “Aquí Estoy”  Line – College of Psychology Professionals. Hours: Mon–Fri, 2pm–10pm; Sat, 9am–5pm. 800-2737869
• National Emergency System: 911, available 24/7
• Child and Adolescent Helpline: 1147, Mon–Fri, 7am–10pm
• Men’s Helpline (WEM Institute): (506) 2234-2730, Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm
  

Dominican Republic

• Take Care of Your Mental Health Contact Center: 809-200-1400, Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

El Salvador

• Ministry of Health: call 131 and request psychological support, selecting the option for your area.
  
  • Option 1: San Salvador
  • Option 2: Chalatenango and La Libertad
  • Option 3: San Vicente, Cuscatlán, Cabañas, and La Paz
  • Option 4: Ahuachapán, Sonsonate, and Santa Ana
  • Option 5: La Unión, San Miguel, and Morazán
    
• ISSS Te Escucha: 7071-1302 (24/7) / 2591-6557 (Mon–Fri)
• National Psychiatric Hospital Dr. José Molina Martínez: 2327-0274
• Emergency operations line (for pre-hospital transfers and suicide emergencies): 2239-4930

Guatemala

• Paso a Paso Clinic: 4151-5850 (24/7)
• Red Cross: 125 (24/7)
• Mental Health Hospital Emergency Line: 2246-8872 (24/7)
• Roosevelt Hospital, Department of Health: 2321-7400 (24/7)
• Tu Consejería: 4577-3129

Honduras

• National Emergency Service: 911
• “Esperanza” Hotline: 150

Mexico

• Línea de la Vida: 800 911 2000 (24/7, year-round)

Panama

• Ministry of Social Development (MIDES): Call 147 (24/7)

United States

• National Lifeline: 988 → 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor → crisistextline.org
  

 Remember: asking for help can be the first step!

Mental health and mindfulness resources

Even though every pathway to healing is unique, there are tools, techniques, and resources available that can often be helpful. Below are some that you may wish to try.

Apps and videos

• Happify: games and techniques based on positive psychology to boost mood, reduce stress, and fight negative thoughts
• Gratitude: Self-Care Journal: daily gratitude journal, affirmations, and motivational content
• Noom Mood: daily stress management guide
• Headspace: Unwind Your Mind (Netflix): personalized interactive path to relaxation
• Headspace: Guide to Meditation (Netflix): tools to reduce stress and manage emotions
• Headspace: Guide to Sleep (Netflix): tips for better relaxation and sleep

Glasswing mindfulness videos (in Spanish)

• Alternate breathing
• DROP Technique
• Shoulder and back relaxation
• Vibration Technique
• Fluttering Butterfly
• Head Massage Technique

Additional resources

• The Mental Health Coalition — an excellent resource library on a wide range of mental health topics
• Mental Health America — resources for getting support and information about mental health
• United for Global Mental Health — supports rights, health systems, ecosystems, and field building to enable good mental health for all
• Terapify — online psychological support in Latin America

Learn more about Glasswing’s ongoing work in mental health.

If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out for help. 

Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor. 

With Trevor Project, connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the US.

In Latin America, connect with online support through Terapify.