You don’t have to face this alone. There is hope, there is help, and your life matters.

You matter deeply; hope exists, help is near, and you’re not alone.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to one or more of the following resources.

Pacific clinics child and adolescent

(ages 17 and under)

24-hour mobile crisis - (877) 412-7474

Santa clara county

(ages 18 and up)

24-hour mobile crisis - (877) 412-7474

Or Call 911

What suicidal thoughts can look like

Suicidal ideation can show up in many ways, some obvious, some subtle:

  • Feeling hopeless, trapped, or overwhelmed
  • Believing others would be “better off” without you
  • Thinking about escape from emotional pain
  • Feeling numb or disconnected from life
  • Increased isolation or withdrawal
  • Feeling like a burden
  • Intense shame, self-criticism, or exhaustion
  • Thoughts about not wanting to wake up
  • Imagining relief through “not being here”

Why suicidal thoughts happen to people

These thoughts signal overwhelm, not intent, arising from intense pain.

  • Depression
  • Trauma (recent or past)
  • Anxiety or panic
  • Identity-based stress (LGBTQIA+, cultural, family pressure)
  • Identity-based stress (LGBTQIA+, cultural, family pressure)
  • Relationship pain, rejection, or loss
  • Relationship pain, rejection, or loss
  • Chronic stress or burnout
  • Grief
  • Substance use

How therapy helps with suicidal thoughts

Therapy can help you:

  • Feel safer in your body
  • Reduce the intensity and frequency of suicidal thoughts
  • Explore the root causes of emotional pain
  • Explore the root causes of emotional pain
  • Build coping tools so emotions feel more manageable
  • Strengthen your connection to support systems
  • Develop a personalized safety plan
  • Build hope, resilience, and meaning
  • Break the shame cycle that keeps you silent

Why clients choose Thrive Hive for suicidal ideation support

Thrive Hive is known for:
✨A warm, non-judgmental environment
✨ Therapists trained in trauma, crisis, and emotional regulation
✨ LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive care
✨ Gentle pacing that prevents overwhelm
✨ A blend of skill-building + deeper healing
✨ In-person and telehealth options for accessibility
✨ A supportive “hive” where you don’t have to carry your pain alone

Support for teens, young adults & adults

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, at any stage of life. We provide tailored support for:

Teens

 Identity, school pressure, friendships, family conflict

Young Adults

 Transitions, independence, relationships, purpose

Adults

Burnout, trauma, caregiving, grief, life changes

 

What clients often gain from therapy

People experiencing suicidal thoughts often share that therapy helps them:

  • Feel less alone and misunderstood
  • Build emotional resilience and coping tools
  • Reduce the intensity of overwhelming thoughts
  • Experience moments of relief, hope, and grounding
  • Improve relationships and communication
  • Reconnect with meaning, identity, and purpose
  • Develop safety plans that empower them
  • Feel more hopeful about the future

You deserve support, right now

Suicidal thoughts don’t make you a burden.
They make you human. And you deserve care, relief, and connection.

Frequently asked questions