Bookmark this page of 24/7 crisis and suicide phone numbers, chat lines by text and online, and websites of non-profits to contact when in crisis, need to talk or need support and information.
This suicide hotline support: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and the chat line https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Please call the hotline if you or someone you’re with is talking or thinking about suicide as an option. They will help you think it through and find options. This hotline is from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free service.
One of my first counseling volunteer jobs as an undergraduate was at a local suicide prevention non-profit. I received terrific training from dedicated compassionate people of all ages. They really do care and want to help you.
Warning signs of potential Suicide or suicidal thinking
Sexual abuse, assault and rape hotline– talk line- 800-656-HOPE and the chat line is on their website https://rainn.org/
Confidential, private, trained listeners who you can share your experience with no matter how long ago it may have occurred. This is the place to begin or use in a crisis moment or when you need to talk about it more deeply.
They also offer affordable or non-fee-based referrals such as legal, psychological, medical as well as training and policy consulting for orgs and non-profits. RAINN is the nations largest anti-violence organization.
Veterans Crisis Line –1-800-273-8255 (press 1), online chat, by texting 838255, or use their website chat https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ This is for veterans and service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends. This is confidential with highly trained responders who are often veterans themselves.
For veteran’s signs of suicide crisis, and a self-quiz go here https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/education/signs-of-crisis
National Alliance on Mental Illness They don’t offer a crisis line, but here is where you can get detailed guides, support, information, online training for friends and family of people suffering mental illness, and a special section devoted to veterans. https://www.nami.org/#
LGBTQ crisis line United States –1-877-565-8860 and Canada 1-877-330-6366
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Trans Crisis line 1-888-843-4564
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Youth Talkline- Teen to 25
1-800-246-7743
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
GLBT National Help Center provides telephone, online chat, and email peer-support. They speak with callers of all ages about bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, coming out, relationships, safer sex, and more. They also have a massive resource database for social and support groups, gay-friendly religious organizations, sports, leagues, student groups, and more.
More sources for LBGTQ listed here.
For any type of crisis call or text 24/7/365 Crisis Hotline
Call: 1 (800) 273-8255
Text: “ANSWER” to 839863