CRISIS INTERVENTION
If you are in crisis, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or confused, or if you’d like to talk to someone—help is available.
If you are not experiencing an urgent crisis but would like to speak with someone or receive support, consider contacting a peer-run warmline.
DISCLAIMER: These resources are provided for informational purposes only. The information presented here is not an endorsement of these organizations or commentary on their qualifications, and should not be considered legal, medical, social, or any other type of advice on which you should rely. Sasha Romero has no control over the policies, practices, or content of the websites listed on these resource pages.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
CRISIS SUPPORT / SUICIDE PREVENTION
Help is available 24/7
Call or Text: 9-8-8
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 then 9-8-8
Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Speak with a trained crisis counselor who can offer free and confidential support for people who are in crisis and their loved ones, including those experiencing suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or substance use crisis.
Help is available 24/7
USA: 1-877-565-8860
Canada: (877) 330-6366
Anonymous and confidential help for transgender individuals of all ages.
A trans person will answer the phone.
You do not have to be in crisis to call, but help is available if you are.
No nonconsensual active rescue (counselors will not call 911, emergency services, or law enforcement without your consent).
Help is available 24/7
Text HOME to 741741
See website for WhatsApp messaging.
Trained crisis counselor can offer confidential help if you are in distress, experiencing a crisis, or just need to talk to someone.
Free for AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon customers. Standard message rates apply to other carriers.
M-F: 4 pm - midnight EST
Sat: noon - 5 pm ESTCall: 1-888-843-4564
Senior Hotline (50+): 1-888-234-7243
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Anonymous, free, and confidential support.
You do not have to be in crisis to call, but help is available if you are.
LGBTQ+ volunteers can speak to you about: coming out issues, relationship concerns, gender and/or sexuality identities, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, safer sex information, anxiety, isolation, suicide, and much more.
YOUTH CRISIS SUPPORT / SUICIDE PREVENTION
M-F: 4 pm - midnight EST
Sat: noon - 5 pm ESTCall: 1-800-246-7743
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
For ages 25 and under.
Anonymous, free, and confidential support.
You do not have to be in crisis to call, but help is available if you are.
LGBTQ+ volunteers can speak to you about anything, including: coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, anxiety at school, isolation, family issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-866-4U-TREVOR
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Ages 24 and under.
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
Free and confidential support.
The Steve Fund Crisis Textline
Help is available 24/7
Text STEVE to 741741
The Steve Fund Crisis Textline is a crisis support resource for young people of color.
Contact The Steve Fund if you are feeling stressed, depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious.
Free for AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon customers. Standard message rates apply to other carriers.
ABUSE
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Help is available 24/7
Call or Text: 1-800-422-4453
Live Chat available
Counselors are available to talk through child abuse situations if you have questions or need additional support.
The Hotline offers confidential crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.
BULLYING / CYBERBULLYING
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-800-273-TALK
Call: 1-800-273-8255
For people of all ages.
Tuesday: 7 pm - 12 am EST
Wednesday: 8 pm - 12 am ESTAges 13-24.
Counselors can help those who are feeling distressed as a result of bullying and/or cyberbullying, and can respond to all requests for emotional support—without judgement.
Free and confidential support.
DOMESTIC / INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Anonymous and confidential crisis intervention, safety planning, and domestic violence education for all ages.
Directly connecting callers to Service Providers such as local shelters.
Referrals to agencies that provide legal, economic self-sufficiency, sexual assault, elder abuse, children’s and other related services.
National Dating Abuse Helpline
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-866-331-9474
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Text LOVEIS to 22522
Confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US.
Counselors can assist with safety planning and identifying local resources if necessary.
HOUSING
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Call: 1-800-786-2929
Free and confidential services to youth in crisis aged 12-21.
Connect with someone who will listen and help create a plan to address your concerns.
Services available for youth who have run away, have been kicked out of their home, or are still living at home and need a place to turn.
Help is available 24/7
Text SAFE and your current location to 44375 for the closest Safe Place site and phone number of a local youth agency.
For young people under the age of 18 (21 in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety.
AFC is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive organization dedicated to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Our goal is to provide homeless LGBTQ+ youths, aged 16-24, with the support and services they need to escape the streets and begin to live healthy and independent lives.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE
Call: 1-800-656-4673
Trained counselors can offer support, information, advice, and/or a referral to a local organization.
Help is available 24/7
24/7 support for men who’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault and for those who care about them.
Stop Street Harassment Hotline
Help is available 24/7
Hotline staff can help with crisis intervention and support, formulate possible strategies for dealing with street harassment, offer information regarding legal and community action, refer you to resources in your area, and more.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-800-662-HELP
Call: 1-800-662-4357
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
OR text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
Confidential, free, 24/7 information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
National Drug Helpline - Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline
Help is available 24/7
Call: 1-844-289-0879
Private, free, confidential help from trusted professionals 24/7.
You can call for yourself or a loved one.
Dedicated to providing drug and alcohol rehab resources and support.
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
Help is available 24/7
See website for WhatsApp messaging services.
Canada (Youth): Text CONNECT to 686868
Ireland: Text HELLO to 50808
U.K.: Text 85258
Search helplines by country.
WhatsApp Global Hotline Resources
Find lifelines / support for adults and young people in any country.