What happens when someone calls a suicide hotline?

Depending on the suicide hotline, your call may be routed to a central location or, as in the case of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, your call may be answered by the center closest to you. When you call, you'll typically hear a message confirming the number you have reached and then on-hold music until someone can answer your call. Depending on the suicide hotline, your call may be routed to a central location or, as in the case of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, your call may be answered by the center closest to you. When you call, you'll typically hear a message confirming the number you have reached and then on-hold music until someone can answer your call. http://www.healthyplace.com/suicide/suicide-hotline-what-happens-when-you-call/

When you call a suicide hotline the person on the other end is there to make sure you are safe. If you are feeling suicidal or in danger of hurting yourself the person on the phone will ask you to take steps to help you become safe. If this is something you are unable to do, the police may be called to do a wellness check. Once you are safe the person on the phone is willing to listen. However, the thing that made you upset will likely not be resolved with one phone call. It is important you follow up with a mental health professional and let them know how you feel.

You get put through to a caring trained person who will talk through your feelings with you, help you to distract yourself snd cope with the suicudal feelings.

When someone calls a suicide hotline they are selected in order, to talk to a trained professional about their crisis.

They get the help they need to stay safe. Someone is there to listen to you, so don't be afraid. If you're are afraid take a deep breath and trust yourself.

So people will answer, and they will talk to you about how you're feeling. If they think you are unsafe, they will alert the authorities.

I actually called a suicide hotline. They gave me some encouragement and helped me find the help I needed.

Once your call is answered, a caring and trained person will listen to you, learn about your situation, ask questions and will then generally tell you about mental health services in your area. 

They receive help that they require at the certain moment , they receive someone to talk to when they need

Once your call is answered, a caring and trained person will listen to you, learn about your situation, ask questions and will then generally tell you about mental health services in your area.Services in your area can range from a mobile response team to a suicide prevention center staffed with counselors where you can be accommodated overnight.