Crisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
YouthLine: Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Text "START" to 88788 or call 1-800-799-7233
Hotlines for the LGBTQIA+ community
Whether you're struggling with your gender identity or sexuality, or are experiencing a crisis and want to talk to someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can lean on these hotlines.
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
LGBTQIA+ kids and teens can reach out to The Trevor Project for support during a crisis, if they are feeling suicidal or need a safe space to talk about any issue. You can also chat via their website or by texting START to 678678.
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
The Trans Lifeline provides support specifically for transgender and questioning callers, run trans people. They provide support during a crisis and can also offer guidance to anyone who is questioning their gender and needs support.
The hotline is available between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. PST (9 a.m. to 3 a.m. CST or 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. EST). But operators are often available during off-hours, so no matter when you need to call, you should.
A few other LGBTQIA helplines that offer support, but not necessarily crisis intervention:
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LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
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LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
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LGBT Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243
Drug or alcohol abuse
If you are experiencing any kind of emergency situation related to drug or alcohol use, you should call 911 or your local emergency line.
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357