Crisis & Support Resources
NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL AND LGBTQ CRISIS LINES (as of 7/22/2022)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis and needs support, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 988
Text: 988
Online chat: Available through the 988 Lifeline website – https://988lifeline.org/
Spanish Language 988 Services
Línea 988 – Servicios en Español
Free, confidential Spanish-language crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 988, then press 2
Text: Send AYUDA to 988
Online chat: Spanish-language chat is available through the 988 Lifeline website – https://988lifeline.org/
988 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
988 provides crisis support for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. American Sign Language users can connect with 988 through Videophone. TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711, then 988.
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential mental health support through text and online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained volunteer Crisis Counselors provide support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health challenges.
English: Text HOME to 741741
Spanish: Text AYUDA to 741741
Childhelp – National Child Abuse Hotline
https://www.childhelphotline.org/
Crisis support, information, and referrals related to child abuse and neglect. Professional crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with interpreter assistance available in more than 170 languages.
Call: 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD)
Text: GO to 1-800-422-4453
Live chat: Available through the Childhelp website – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week –https://www.childhelphotline.org/
National Runaway Safeline
Free, confidential support for youth in crisis. Trained crisis-services staff provide support by phone, text, live chat, and email. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Text: 1-800-786-2929
Live chat: Available through the National Runaway Safeline website – https://www.1800runaway.org/
SAMHSA National Helpline – Substance Abuse, Mental Health & Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Available in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
LGBTQ CRISIS, PEER SUPPORT, & ONLINE RESOURCES
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText: Text START to 678-678
TrevorChat: Confidential online chat is available through The Trevor Project website – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
LGBT National Help Center
Free, confidential peer support, information, and local resources provided by LGBTQIA+ volunteers.
Hotline Hours:
Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Pacific / 2 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern
Saturday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Pacific / Noon–5 p.m. Eastern
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
For LGBTQ+ young people ages 25 and younger.
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
For callers of all ages.
National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
Online support and additional LGBTQ+ resources are available through the website – https://lgbthotline.org/
Trans Lifeline
https://translifeline.org/hotline/
Peer-support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning people. Callers do not need to be in crisis to reach out. Spanish-language support is available by pressing 2.
U.S.: (877) 565-8860
Current hotline hours:
Monday–Friday
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific
1 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern
Call BlackLine
https://www.callblackline.com/
A confidential, affirming peer support and counseling resource with a Black, LGBTQ+ and Black Femme lens that prioritizes Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).
Call or Text: 1-800-604-5841
Available 24/7
CenterLink – Find an LGBTQ+ Community Center
CenterLink connects and supports LGBTQ+ community centers and organizations. Its website can help LGBTQ+ people and their families find community centers that may offer youth programs, support groups, social programs, referrals, and other local and online services.