If you need to speak to someone about concerns for someone's well-being please utilize any of the resources below.

 

• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.

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• The Veterans Crisis Line connects Service members and Veterans in crisis, as well as their family members and friends, with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  responder through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text messaging service. Dial 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 to talk to someone. OR send a text message to 838255 to connect via text with a VA responder. You can also start a confidential online chat session at veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat.

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• Youth suicide prevention line - text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491.

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• For anyone who is a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault (or know someone who is), the following hotlines offer counseling and advice:

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline - call 1-800-799-7233 | text START to 88788 | Online chat

 

• The National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline is a spinoff from the NDVH, specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, plus anyone concerned about a friend, family member or loved one can call:

  • National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline - call 1-855-812-1001 | email hotline@adwas.org

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• RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) - call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | live chat | website en Español

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• The Trevor Project - is for anyone who is experiencing a crisis and wants to talk to someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Call 1-866-488-7386 | text START to 678678 | online chat

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• Trans Lifeline - provides support specifically for transgender and questioning callers, and trans people. They provide support during a crisis and can also offer guidance to anyone who is questioning their gender and needs support. Call 1-877-565-8860.

 

• LGBT National Hotline - 1-888-843-4564

• LGBT National Youth Talkline - 1-800-246-7743

• LGBT Senior Hotline - 1-888-243-7243

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• SAMHSA National Helpline - SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)'s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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