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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357