- Stay with them; ask directly; remove/lock means if safe.
- Ground with 5-4-3-2-1, paced breathing, or cold water.
- Call/text 988 (U.S.) or local emergency services.
- Commit to a short safety window (“Let’s get through tonight together”).
If you’re in immediate danger: In the U.S., call or text 988. Outside the U.S., visit FindAHelpline.com.