Do you need immediate assistance?
- For a life-threatening emergency: Call 911.
- For suicide prevention: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TRS: 1-800-799-4889).
- For 24-hour emotional support and referrals: Contact the Washington Recovery Help Line or the mental health crisis line in your area.
National Crisis Numbers and Websites:
- 1 (800) 273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1 (206) 741-4862 Social Media Victims Law Center
- 1 (800) 273-8255, press 1. Veterans Crisis Line
- 1 (800) 799-7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1 (800) 784-2433 National Hopeline Network
- 1 (800) 366-8288 Self-Harm Hotline
- 1 (800) 222-1222 American Association of Poison Control Centers
- 1 (800) 622-2255 Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line
- 1 (800) 233-4357 National Crisis Line, Anorexia and Bulimia
- 1 (888) 843-4564 LGBT Hotline
The Trevor Project and the Trans Lifeline
If you or a friend are having a mental health crisis, you can reach The Trevor Project hotline (which is specifically for LGBTQ+ people) 24/7 at 866-488-7386. They also have a texting service, which you can access by texting “TREVOR” to 202-304-1200, and an online counseling system.
The Trans Lifeline, which is run by transgender operators, is another valuable line for folks living in the United States (at 877-565-8860) and Canada (at 877-330-6366).
If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual abuse, assault, or harassment, Helping Survivors is a valuable resource focused on healing, education, and empowerment. They offer supportive information and guidance for survivors and their loved ones to better understand options for recovery and next steps. You can learn more here: Helping Survivors
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