Has anyone ever tried a suicide hotline?

[Anonymous]

If so, what does it do? Like do they talk to you and help or do they just talk it out and direct you to a therapist and call the cops?

[abc3643]

They put me on hold! Can you fucking believe it?
Then, finally, I get a guy from India saying "Hello, I am Steve with AT&T Customer Service." ;)

[Asker]

What? No way! I hope you're just kidding.

[abc3643]

Of course, I'm kidding.

[GingerGuy]

They talk and try and help you from what I've heard. I know people that have called, I never have though so it's just what I hear.

[AhGojira]

My impression is based on Marla in fight club. :p I have no idea otherwise.

[NYkid27]

I think a they connect you to a counselor who's trained to prevent suicides