Suicide Prevention

  • Emergency Services (911): Whenever there is a life threatening situation or immediate threat to someone's safety, please dial 911 immediately to contact emergency services.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) Text or call to 988 as they are here to help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

  • Crisis Text Line (741741): Crisis Text Line is a freely available 24/7/365 service that can support you in crisis situations via text messaging. Send a text to “HOME” or 741741 is the number and a trained counselor is actively waiting to provide immediate help, active listening, and referrals to local resources when applicable.

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255): The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a phone number you can call that offers free and confidential support 24/7/365. Please call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to speak with a specially trained crisis counselor. They can provide insight, support, guidance, as well as local resources.

  • Local Resources: There often are nearby crisis centers, hotlines, or other state / city / county services that may be available to you.

LGBTQ+ Support

  • TrevorLifeline (1-866-488-7386): Is a 24/7/365 crisis intervention and suicide prevention helpline, specifically to help LGBTQ+ youth. Specialty rained counselors are there to help provide guidance, support, listening / understanding, as well as resources.

Disaster Distress

  • Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746): This service provides crisis counseling and support for individuals who are affected and impacted by human or natural disasters, as well as pandemics. These services are available 24/7/365.

  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7) (800) 985-5990: SAMHSA is another crisis counseling center for natural or human made disasters that is freely available.

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Feeling suicidal, worried about someone, or needing emotional support? Remember, you're not alone. Help is available. While we can't provide crisis support directly, many organizations offer immediate assistance from trained counselors. Below are some resources that can provide urgent help or guide you to appropriate services. Reaching out is a brave first step towards getting the support you need during difficult times.