Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential. Talking to someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life. People call the Lifeline network to talk about lots of things: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. The Trevor Project provides information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. You can also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-SAFE (7233), has
trained expert advocates available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages. Every contact with The National Domestic Violence Hotline is personal. Some people who reach out identify as survivors of abuse, some as concerned friends or family members, and some as abusive partners seeking to change themselves.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: The National Sexual Assault Hotline, 800-656-HOPE (4673), is operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, accessible 24/7 by phone (800.656.HOPE) and online at https://hotline.rainn.org/online RAINN works closely with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers to offer confidential support services to survivors regardless of where they are in their recovery. RAINN’s telephone and online hotlines have helped more than 3.7 million survivors.
NAMI Helpline: The National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.