Crisis and Emotional Support
Remember that if you're in an emergency situation, you can always dial 911. You can also ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or psychiatric emergencies.
988Lifeline.org. Call or Text 988, or chat through their website.
Videophone for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Para llamar a un consejero que hable español, marque 988 y luego presione 2.
Crisis Text Line. Text HOME or HOLA to 741741. Text, Chat, and WhatsApp messaging available.
The Network/La Red. Resources and support for LBGTQ+ and kink and polyamorous people in need of emotional support, crisis intervention, or who have been abused by a partner. 1-800-832-1901.
The Trevor Project supports LGBTQ people under age 25 with 24/7 access to trained crisis support. Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text “Start” to 678678.
Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people. Available 7am-1am (PST) at 877-565-8860.
LGBT National Help Center. Support, information, and resources.
LGBT National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support Line 1-888-688-5428
LGBT National Youth Talkline 1-800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline 1-888-234-7243
Peer support chat online and youth chat rooms for people ages 19 and under.
Free Crisis Prevention Help USA
In the U.S.
Hello, friend. You matter, and some really caring people are ready to listen and help whenever you need. These resources are free and confidential, open to all people of our beautifully-diverse world, and available 24 hours a day. They can be used whether you're in crisis right now or just need the emotional support of a caring listener.
Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault
National Domestic Violence Hotline at TheHotline.org. Call, Chat, Text, and AI Chat. Call 800-799-SAFE (7233). Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
The Network/La Red. Resources and support for LBGTQ+ and kink and polyamorous people in need of emotional support, crisis intervention, or who have been abused by a partner. 1-800-832-1901.
National Sexual Assault Hotline at Rainn.org. Chat online or Call 800-656-HOPE (4673).
Substance Use Prevention & Support
Live Another Day. Addiction and mental health support and resources. Additional focused support for Asian-American, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous Peoples
NationalRehabHotline.org. Immediate help for you or a loved one and a list of resources by state. 1-866-210-1303.
For crisis prevention help in most countries in the Americas, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and Africa, visit FindAHelpline.com for more links and information.
We only list resources which we have personally analyzed and found to be supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
