Resources & hotlines

Crisis and Suicide Resources

  • Crisis Text Line

    Offers free, 24/7 emotional support for those in crisis

    Struggling? Get free, confidential support from a real human over the phone, text, or via webchat.

    Text SUPPORT to 741-741 or visit the website.

    Get Support

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    A 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

    Dial 988 for immediate support or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    Youth Support

    General Support

  • National Runaway Safeline

    Helps those impacted by child abuse by providing 24/7 confidential crisis counselor support in over 170 languages.

    Crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of support services.

    Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or visit the website

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  • National Sexual Assault Hotline

    Trained professionals helping those impacted by sexual violence nationwide.

    Call:1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit the website

    Student Resources

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    24/7 free, confidential support from highly trained experienced advocates offering support, crisis intervention information, and referral services.

    Call:1-800-799-7233 or visit the website

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2SLGBTQIA+ support

  • Trevor Support Center

    Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for 2SLGBTQIA+ and questioning youth, available 24/7/365

    Text the word “START” to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386

    Get Help

  • Find a Helpline

    Struggling? Get free, confidential support from a real human over the phone, text, or web chat.

    Provided by Born This Way Foundation

    Find a Helpline

  • LGBTQIA+ Friendly Drug Rehab Facilities

    This is a list of drug and alcohol addiction treatment options that are LGBTQIA+ friendly. All data has been pulled from the Government Database Samhsa.gov and provided by Drug Rehab USA

    See the List

  • Everywhere is Queer

    A public resource (and ever-growing searchable map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world… even in your own neighborhood!

    Download the App

Transgender Resources

  • TransFamily Support Services

    TransFamily Support Services is dedicated to saving the lives of Transgender and Gender Non Binary youth by empowering them with education, support, resources, and advocacy through their transition.

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  • Trans Lifeline

    Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that's been divested from police since day one. They are run by and for trans people.

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  • Trans Youth Equality Foundation

    The Trans Youth Equality Foundation provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families.

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  • PFLAG Transgender Resources

    PFLAG offers many resources for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and their families including many Transgender specific resources.

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BIPOC Mental Health Resources

  • Aakoma Project

    AAKOMA believes that to meet the mental health needs of Youth of Color, we need to operate at three levels – raising consciousness among individuals, providing accessible tools for ongoing management, and shifting systems to receive youth and provide better care.

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  • Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

    Assisting Black transgender people with the resources needed, free of discrimination

    Available to you by Live Chat Support or Phone at 855-624-7715, &/or by appointment virtually or at their office. Open 3 days a week, Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – 6 pm CST

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Substance Abuse Help

  • Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    Provides help for those facing prescription drug misuse and abuse with intervention, prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.

    Call:1-800-662-HELP (4357) for prevention and treatment support.

    Find Help

  • Rehabspot

    While substance abuse is dangerous for someone of any age, it is particularly risky for teens, whose bodies and minds have not yet developed. There are many health effects of teen substance abuse, most of which are negative.

    Call 877-648-4288

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College Resources

  • EvolveMe

    Prep for life after high school and earn rewards.

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  • Campus Pride Index

    The leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities.

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  • College Guide for 2SLGBTQ+ Students

    Learn about common experiences and challenges for LGBTQ+ college students. Discover how your campus can support LGBTQ+ learners.

    See the Guide

Support Communities Age 20+

  • Feeling Kinda Blue

    Feeling Kinda Blue is a social networking site established to serve those living with depression, anxiety, grief, emotional pain, and other mental illnesses.

    Join the Community

  • Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness

    Engages in education, increases public awareness, promotes innovative research, and spurs the development and implementation of evidence-based models that address social isolation/loneliness and social connection.

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Cyber-Bullying Support

  • The Bully Project

    It’s easy to feel powerless or alone when faced with bullying. You can find there a lot of great tools and advice and help.

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  • Sunshine Behavioral Health

    A resource guide providing hotlines for help, cyber-bullying information, advice for parents on cyber-bullying, and mental health info.

    See the Guide

  • Preventing Cyber Bullying

    Hotlines for help, signs of cyber-bulling, and tactics for dealing with it.

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Other Resources

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

    Helps those impacted by child abuse by providing 24/7 confidential crisis counselor support in over 170 languages. Crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of support services

    Call:1-800-422-4453

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  • National Alliance on Mental Illness

    Dedicated to helping those affected by mental illness, trained professionals run the NAMI HelpLine.

    Call:1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Email info@nami.org

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  • National Eating Disorders Association

    Support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders Call:1-800-931-2237 or take this short screening for ages 13 and up can help determine if it's time to seek professional help.

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  • Planned Parenthood

    Runs over 700 health centers and provides info on health, sex, and family planning.

    Call:1-800-239-PLAN (7526)

    Teen Sexual Health Questions

    Chat online with a Health Educator

  • CHC - Teen Therapy Services

    Free 30-minute consultations, Teletherapy, Teen DBT skills groups, and Financial assistance are available.

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  • National Human Trafficking Hotline

    If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, the NHTH is here to provide the support you need.

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