American Crisis Numbers
Always remember that when someone is considering suicide you need to connect them with someone who can help with safety from suicide - getting someone from a place of suicide ideation to a place of safety must be the priority.
If someone has already injured themself or they have devised a plan and there is immediate danger, contacting emergency services on 911 is necessary.
Otherwise, there are helplines and professional support services available to help someone thinking about suicide.
If someone has already injured themself or they have devised a plan and there is immediate danger, contacting emergency services on 911 is necessary.
Otherwise, there are helplines and professional support services available to help someone thinking about suicide.
Suicide Prevention Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, it provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. P: 988 or 1-800-273-8255 W: www.988lifeline.org |
Crisis Text Line USA
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. P: (Text) HOME to 741741 W: www.crisistextline.org |
Befrienders Worldwide
Offering emotional support to people when they are suicidal. The centres also alleviate misery, loneliness, despair and depression by listening to anyone who feels they have nowhere else to turn. The people who run the centres – Befrienders – are volunteers who have all been specially trained. The work is non-political and non-religious, and volunteers do not try to impose their convictions on anyone. They simply listen. W: www.befrienders.org |
Military & Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Free and confidential. When you call, chat, or text, a qualified responder will listen and help. You decide how much information to share. Support doesn't end with your conversation. Our responders can connect you with the resources you need. P: 988 then press 1 W: www.veteranscrisisline.net |
Once you have spoken with a trained helper who knows about safety from suicide there may be other resources that can also help.
The categories below are suggestions on where to find help to support various concerns.
The categories below are suggestions on where to find help to support various concerns.
Addictions
National Council on Problem Gambling Helpline
If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. The National Council on Problem Gambling provides a range of resources, including answers to commonly asked questions, a gambling behaviour self assessment, information about treatment and the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) to help connect you with local resources. P: Call or text 1-800-522-4700 W: www.ncpgambling.org |
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership. W: www.gamblersanonymous.org |
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. W: www.al-anon.org |
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety. W: www.aa.org |
Child & Youth
Your Life Your Voice Helpline
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call us. These are serious issues that are best handled in one-on-one conversations with counsellors. P: 1-800-448-3000 Text line (12 noon to midnight): Text VOICE to 20121 W: www.yourlifeyourvoice.org |
Teen Line
Teen Line's highly trained teen listeners provide support, resources and hope to any teen who is struggling. P: (310)-855-4673 or (800)-852-8336 Text Line: Text TEEN to 839863 W: www.teenline.org |
Culture
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is responsible for providing direct medical and public health services to members of federally recognised Native American Tribes and Alaska Native People. IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people. W: www.ihs.gov/findhealthcare |
Blackline
Have you encountered abusive, physical and disrespectful police or vigilante behavior or were you attacked because you did not belong in a store, business, certain community or neighborhood? Contact BlackLine and report your incident. P: 1 (800) 604-5841 W: www.callblackline.com |
Relationships
The National Domestic Violence Helpline
Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you're ready, we're here to listen with confidential support 24/7. P: 1-800-799-7233 W: www.thehotline.org |
Victims
Victim Connect - Confidential referrals for crime victims
The VictimConnect Resource Center serves victims of any crime anywhere in the United States and its territories. Their goal is to empower victims as they navigate the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of all crime. P: 855-484-2846 W: www.victimconnect.org |
Disaster Distress Helpline
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster, you can call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline. Available 24/7 with confidential counselling, referrals and other support. P: 1-800-985-5990 Text line: text TALKWITHUS to 66746 W: Disaster Distress Helpline: Get Immediate Crisis Counseling and Support | SAMHSA |
National Sexual Assault Helpline
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a free, confidential, 24/7 service that provides support to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. The hotline is operated by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), which can put you in contact with your local rape crisis center. P: 800-656-4673 W: www.rainn.org |
The National Domestic Violence Helpline
Provides an immediate response to victims of domestic violence and their families, and a seamless referral system to community programs in response to the needs of the women, men and children on the line. P: 1-800-799-7233 W: www.thehotline.org |
LGBTIQ + Community
Trevor Lifeline (Youth)
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round. P: 1-866-488-7386 Text line: Text START to 678678 W: www.thetrevorproject.org |
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people. P: 877-565-8860 W: www.translifeline.org |
Other mental health support services include:
Your mental health professional (e.g. counsellor, psychologist).
Your general practitioner or family doctor.
Community mental health services.
Your mental health professional (e.g. counsellor, psychologist).
Your general practitioner or family doctor.
Community mental health services.