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988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7 for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. Learn more at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. Learn more at crisistextline.org.
LGBTQIA+ Support
The Trevor Project provides support for LGBTQ youth in crisis. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. Learn more at thetrevorproject.org.
The Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 hotline available in the US and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Learn more at translifeline.org.
Veteran Support
The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. It is a free, confidential support line available 24/7, 365 days a year. Learn more at veteranscrisisline.net.
Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. Learn more at vets4warriors.com.
More Support
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. They offer free and confidential resources for survivors of sexual violence at rainn.org.
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline provides free and confidential resources to teens struggling with dating violence.
Samaritans provides lifesaving suicide prevention services throughout Greater Boston and Metro West Massachusetts. Youth up to age 24 can text Hey Sam to get support from another young person from 9AM-12AM ET.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Learn more at thehotline.org.
SAMHSA Substance Use Treatment Referral Hotline offers free, 24/7, and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery. Learn more at samhsa.gov.
Find resources for people of color compiled by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention below.
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