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Crisis counseling and connection to local crisis centers
Immediate crisis support by call, text, or chat for people in emotional distress, experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis, or worried about someone else.
Text-based crisis support
Free, confidential text-based support with a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor for stress, anxiety, loneliness, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and other difficult moments.
Information, referral, and emotional support; not a crisis line
A free nationwide information and emotional-support service for people with mental health concerns, family members, caregivers, and people trying to locate practical resources.
Treatment information and referral; not crisis counseling
A confidential U.S. information and treatment-referral service for people and families facing mental health or substance-use concerns.
LGBTQ+ youth crisis counseling
Crisis support and suicide-prevention services created for LGBTQ+ young people, with phone, text, and chat options in the United States.
Trans-led peer support; not therapy or emergency response
A trans-led peer-support phone service for trans and questioning callers in the United States and Canada.
Peer support and resource referral; not clinical care
Confidential peer support, information, and local-resource help through identity-specific hotlines and online chat.
Community and family peer support; not crisis or clinical care
A chapter-based organization offering peer connection, education, and support for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies.
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