Confidential faith leader or spiritual director
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Human support remains central
Speak with someone who can carry the right part of the question.
Choose the person whose authority, expertise, relationship, or presence fits the need.
Professional chaplain or employee-assistance resource
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Behavioral-health professional
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Agency or jurisdiction ethics official
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Authorized legal counsel
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Supervisor or designated oversight office
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Protected-reporting channel
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Emergency or crisis support
Bring the minimum information needed, clarify confidentiality and role, and identify the next responsible step.
Immediate support
United States users may call or text 988 for suicidal or mental-health crisis support. Call 911 or seek emergency care for immediate danger. Local emergency and safeguarding pathways remain available in every jurisdiction.